Page 111 of Sinful

“And Adam.” She sighed.

I stiffened at the mention of his name, my pulse roaring in my ears.

“He had his meds adjusted. He’s been so much better since. He’s apologized for the shit he said that night.” Her voice grew softer. “I truly believe he’s sorry. He wasn’t himself. He brought me those roses.”

I glanced at the red roses on her dresser, my stomach in knots.

“So I know he was a complete dick. I wanted to kill him that night, but he really did apologize and has been so good since. I-I’d like you two to get along. I think he might be the one.”

My heart was beating so hard and fast I thought I was going to pass out.

There was a knock on the door, making her look to it.

“Listen, I invited him over tonight because he said he wanted to apologize to you in person.”

No. No. NO.

I had to get out of there.

She got up, and the moment she did, I pulled my phone out and tried to call Ashes. He didn’t answer, making me panic further. I swept down my list and hit Sin’s name. It rang twice before he answered.

“Siren?”

“H-help,” I choked out, my voice trembling as Cady opened the door. “P-please.”

“Where are you?” he demanded.

“C-Cady’s.”

“I’m on the way. I’ll be there in a minute. Hang on, OK?”

I said nothing, breathing heavily into the phone.

There was no way in hell I was going to stay in here. I had no way to protect us. Getting to my feet, I disconnected the call from Sin and put my phone into my pocket. I was going to go out the damn window if I had to. I’d face a broken leg before I faced the monster who hurt me.

I wasn’t ready for it. Not yet. I wasn’t strong enough.

I was just about to smash open the window and make the dive when Cady opened the door further and let out a sigh.

Bryce stepped into the room, and his hazel eyes zeroed in on me.

Without contemplating my next move, I rushed to him and threw my arms around his neck.

He hugged me back, his lips at my ear as he leaned down for me. “What’s wrong?”

“L-l-leave. H-home.”

“OK.” He didn’t question me. He simply tightened his hold on me for a moment before moving away.

“Where are you going?” Cady asked, frowning as we moved past her. “Rina? What’s wrong?”

“Uh, we had plans tonight.” Bryce put himself between me and her. “Sorry. I canceled on her and then was able to come, so I headed here since I knew this was where she’d be. We’d stay, but I also promised Ashes I’d get her home. So. . . raincheck?”

Cady sighed. “I guess. Rina, are you sure you’re OK?”

I said nothing, wrapping my arms tighter around myself.

“Fine. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

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