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“She’s going to jail,” he states matter-of-factly. “I’m going to let the authorities know everything.”

Leila’s voice quivers. “Our family is going to be dragged through the mud.”

Ares’s lips curve into a hint of something softer. “It depends.”

“Depends on what?” Leila asks.

“Your father wants to see Cassie.”

We all turn to Cassie. She looks put on the spot suddenly. Ever since we found out the truth about her, we’d just been ignoring it. Granted, we had more pressing issues immediately after, what with her being sick, then her heat coming, and the assassination attempt. But after all of that, Cassie’s been in a bit of a bubble since we’ve all been protecting her and trying to fill her days with peace.

Ares walks toward Cassie, gently cupping her face. “You don’t have to go if you don’t want to. I understand if you have complicated feelings toward him, but he said he wants to apologize to you, and he seemed really sincere to me.”

There’s a beat of silence.

“I’ll speak with him,” she says finally. “I’ll have to do it eventually.”

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Cassie

“Are you sure you want to do this?”

Jeremiah’s voice pulls me from my thoughts, and I look up to see that we are at the gate of the Kayes’ mansion.

My mates are all staring at me with concern. This place that used to be home for me… it just feels foreign now.

“Yes, Cassie. If you think this is all too much or too sudden, we can turn back right now and wait until you are ready,” Eric chips in. He runs his thumb across the back of my palm comfortingly.

Ares doesn’t say a word. His eyes are fixed on me and they tell me what I need to know. Much like the others, he will do whatever I desire if it means keeping me happy and comfortable.

I heave a deep sigh and worry my lip between my teeth. This is all so overwhelming and I have admittedly thought about running away and not having to face this so many times, but I have to do this.

Resigned, I smile hesitantly.

“It’s all right, guys. I’m fine. I can do this.”

My protectors.It’s great to know that no matter what happens, they will always be there for me. The thought fills my belly with warmth, and I relax into my seat. I can face whatever comes as long as I have them with me.

Ares nods at the guard by the gate and he rushes to open the gate, obviously expecting us.

Last chance to turn around, Cassie.

It’s a chance I do not wish to take, however. I need to hear my father out and know what fate holds for me.

Memories of the last time I was here flood my mind as I step out of the car. I pause and suck in a deep breath to steady myself. It wasn’t a great day for me, finding out about the lies and secrecy that shrouded my existence and the betrayal of the person I thought would always have my back against the world.

I blink it all away and focus on my environment. It’s only been two months since I left and things already feel so different.

Mr. Kaye is standing in front of the house waiting for us. My eyes zero in on the way he clenches and unclenches his hands. He’s just as nervous as I am. Relief floods me, knowing that I am not the only one who’s nervous about our meeting.

Mr. Kaye walks up to us, closing the remaining distance. For a moment, his limbs move awkwardly, like a wooden doll with stiff limbs. He drops his hands, and uncertainty clouds his face. It’s clear to see that he doesn’t know how to address me.

“Thank you for coming,” he says finally. “Please come in.”

He turns around and ushers us into the house. I look around at the wide space. The last time I was here, there was a massive commotion centered around me, but now, although everything is still centered around me, the only commotion going on is the loud thumping of my heart.

I realize that we are not alone as my eyes land on graying brown hair and tired eyes…

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