CARL'S POV
"Strength isn't the only thing that matters in a leader," I growled, standing my ground.
"You talk a big game for someone who stayed cowering on the sidelines for years!" He growled.
“Whose fault was that?" I shot back through gritted teeth. "You tormented me endlessly as kids whenever I tried to be myself. How else was I supposed to survive in this house except by withdrawing?"
I couldn't hold it in any longer.
I was so frustrated that I had to lash out completely, and release all the anger within me. This was my chance to let him know it all, every bit of pain he'd inflicted. I was tired of hiding under shadows like I didn't matter.
My chest heaved as I met Cole's stormy gaze with ocean eyes of my own.
We just kept glaring at each other. Then I saw his jaw clench even t
