Page 47 of Marks of Rebellion
"Yep."
Why did I not take those lessons from Zoe?
"I'm sorry, and it's all my fault?" I smile big.
More silence.
"I'm not sure what else I'm supposed to say, Julieta. My apology is genuine."
"Information has consequences. You need to understand that. Actually, all you guys need to understand that."
"We only want to help."
She sighs. "I know. And I'm sorry I insinuated otherwise."
"So, can we call a truce?"
"Yes. But what about Vanessa?"
My blood pressure spikes.
"What about her?"
"How are you going to help her if she has another attack?"
I suddenly feel like an utter failure.
If I don't know how to help my woman, then what kind of man am I?
She's not my woman. She made it clear she doesn't want to be.
"I don't know."
"You need to speak gentler."
"I'm trying."
"Try harder."
I scrub my hands over my face. "I'm not out to hurt Vanessa. I've apologized. Please accept it. But let's leave Vanessa’s and my relationship between us."
She glares at me.
"Have a safe trip." I spin and walk back into the tent.
That woman is impossible.
I can't wait to get out of here and just be with Vanessa.
Everything was fine between us before anyone else came around.
"Everything okay?" Vanessa scrunches her face.
"Yeah."
"Where's Julieta?" Ryker asks.
I shrug. "Outside, where I left her."
