Page 45 of Silent Secrets

“Mother fucker,” I snarl as I jump to my feet. I can’t keep looking at Kai’s injuries, especially as I’m trying to rein in these violent thoughts that won’t seem to leave me.

Pacing the room, I try to calm myself. I know that being angry will help nothing. It won’t change anything, but I can’t seem to calm down—can’t seem to rid myself of these unfamiliar thoughts. And every time that I think I have myself under control, it only takes one glance at Kai, and I’m losing my shit again.

Tears spill down my cheeks, my hands clenching and unclenching repeatedly. Every curse word I know spills from my lips as visions of blood and murder rush through my mind. I don’t doubt that if Kam were to walk in here right now that I’d kill him, and that might be the scariest realization of all.

“Angel?”

My head snaps up at Kai’s voice, much closer than he’d been the last time that I’d glanced over at him. He stands there, hands raised as if he were approaching a wild animal and still shirtless.

The corner of my mouth turns up at that, because I feel like a wild animal right now. But I wouldn’t hurt Kai. How could I? His father has hurt him more in his life than anyone ever should be.

“I’m sorry,” I tell him as I wipe away my tears once more. “I know this isn’t about me.”

Kai gives me a small smile. “Well, it kind of is. You need to know what you’re getting into when dealing with my father. And if you decide that you want me as a consort because he isn’t going anywhere.”

“I just can’t believe he would treat you like this. What a douche. How do any of you manage to not kill him every time that you see him?”

“It sounds like someone needs to work out some aggression.”

I jump at the sound of Caiden’s voice. He’s standing right behind me, and I’d never even heard him move. Even with as angry as I am, I can’t fight the way I shiver when he runs his fingers slowly and sensually up my arms. My eyes fall shut as my head tips backwards.

“This isn’t usually what I think of when I think of working out aggression,” I say, my voice husky with desire.

What is wrong with me? It’s not normal to move from being that angry to this horny that quickly. Maybe I really am losing my mind.

“I guess I can grab Marcos and the two of us can hold down Hunter so you can beat the shit of him if you’d prefer.” Caiden chuckles against my ear before biting down on it. I can feel his hard cock rubbing against my back and it takes everything in me to not arch into him. “But I think this will be more fun.”

“As much fun as it would be to watch Hunter get his ass kicked, I have to agree with Cade, angel.”

My head drops forward again, eyes opening to find Kai mere inches from me. My gaze runs up and down his torso again, but this time I look past the bruises and scars. I take in the lean muscles, the smooth skin that I want to run my hands over, the tattoo that I hadn’t noticed before—until the bruises become my focus once more.

“I don’t think you’re in any condition for this, Kai.” I hate to do it, but I step away from both men. And it’s not just because of Kai’s bruises, but because I’m beginning to worry about my own mental state.

“I think you should let me decide that.”

I snort, grabbing his arm and lifting it slowly. I lift an eyebrow when he grunts in pain before it’s even straightened in front of him. “You were saying?”

Kai sighs, face falling. “I hate my father.”

“Don’t we all?” Caiden grabs Kai’s shirt.

Even though I know he’s injured, I can’t help but admire Kai as Caiden helps him put the shirt back on. Glancing at the tattoo on his chest again, I try to see what it is, but it’s covered before I get a good look at it. I’m intrigued that he has a tattoo. I wouldn’t have thought he was the type. Though, I guess I don’t really know any of them well enough to make those kinds of assumptions. I’ll have to see if he’ll show it to me later.

“I think we need to get you to the healers.”

“Yes, he definitely needs a healer.”

Once Kai’s shirt is fully back on, he turns to me, eyes narrowed. “We will continue this, angel, and soon. Be sure of that.”

I don’t bother to fight the shiver his words send through me as he brushes his lips across mine in a barely there kiss. When he pulls away, my body tries to follow him, which pulls a laugh from him.

“Soon, angel. Soon.”

My eyes pop open, and I shake my head. Before I can think of a response, Caiden is kissing me, tongue sliding against mine. Like Kai’s kiss, it leaves me wanting more, but for a completely different reason. My entire body feels like it’s on fire, and I can feel just how drenched my panties are when he pulls away.

“Bye, Addy.”

I lift a hand to my lips, blinking as I watch the two of them leave. I don’t move, even after the door shuts behind them.

What the hell are they doing to me? What the hell is this place doing to me? Who am I becoming?

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