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The look in his eyes is causing my heart to race–and not in a good way–and I stumble backwards until I hit the piano. It digs into my back but I don’t dare move.

“So you’re gay, cousin?” he asks, a hint of anger in his voice.

“No,” I reply, shaking my head, not able to meet my cousin’s intense stare. “I’m pansexual.”

“What the fuck does that mean?”

“It doesn’t matter, Tidus. All that matters is I’m in love with Reece.”

“Yeah it does fucking matter. You’re in love with a Montserrat.”

“Please don’t tell father. I’m not ready to tell him yet.”

“I’m not telling uncle that you’re gay. He won’t fucking believe it.”

“Thank you, now please leave me be. And send Reece back in if he’s still here.”

Tidus leaves and I sit back down at the piano to continue playing the song I played for Reece. He doesn’t come back in, so I finish playing and head to my room to finish packing to head back to the dorms.

Chapter 37

Reece

After leaving Jasper’s I sped straight to my parents house. I don’t know if I’m ready for this needed conversation. But I’m in love with Jasper and over this family fucking feud that’s keeping us hidden in the shadows.

With Jasper’s cousin now knowing we’re together, his family will surely know soon. And I’m worried for him, but I need to do this. I need to man up and tell my father I’ve fallen for the enemy.

Arriving at my parents’ house I barge right in, straight into my fathers office by crashing through the double doors like a bull. My heart is racing with nervousness and when my father glances up at me I stumble backwards, almost retreating. But I need to do this. I have to do this.

“Yes, Reece?” my father questions, his voice stern.

“I need to tell you something father.”

“Then tell me, no point beating around the bush.”

I sigh, inhaling a deep breath as I step closer to his foreboding desk. I grip the mahogany with my palms. “I’ve been seeing someone, and you won’t like who.”

“Cut the bullshit, Reece. You think I’m stupid and can’t see through your words.”

“I never said you were stupid, father. But this isn’t easy for me to admit to you.”

He stands from his chair, clenching his fists tightly. He’s seething.

“Is this person male?”

“Yes, it’s…J…” I gulp, my loves name caught on the tip of my tongue with my father’s scathing glare.

“Out with it, Reece,” he demands, his jaw ticking.

“It’s Jasper Capullo.”

“Our sworn enemies son?” Dad questions, his voice raising an octave so it sounds more like a statement than a question.

“Your enemy, not mine,” I respond, inhaling some deep breaths to attempt to calm my racing heart. The look in my father’s eyes is hatred. I can feel it filling the room. He rounds the desk, still clenching his fists as he stalks towards me. He’s raging, and I’m starting to panic. He’s a callous man, and I know his fists can bring me a world of pain if I don’t obey him or he doesn’t like my choices.

“Our enemies are one and the same, Reece. And your actions are traitorous towards our lineage.”

My stomach is in knots, but I have to tell him. I have to speak my truth.

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