Page 37 of We Are Yours

It wasn’t until he followed it with, “Are you ever going to talk to me, Isla?” that had me torn and conflicted.

It was right there on the tip of my tongue.

I wanted to.

Needed to…

I hadn’t spoken in so long, and I didn’t know how to form words anymore. It was this defense mechanism I couldn’t break free from. As much as I yearned to, as much as I hoped I could for him, it was just too hard.

With a sigh, he added, “I have to tell you something.”

My heart dropped, and I suddenly felt afraid for a whole different reason.

“I have to go out of town for the weekend.”

Immediately concerned, I mouthed, “I’ll go with you.”

He shook his head, expressing, “It’s not that kind of trip. I leave tomorrow morning, and I’ll be back on Sunday.”

Question after question tore through my mind at rapid speed. I hated the thought of being by myself for the weekend. I’d gotten used to his presence, his company, his affection, and his voice. It kept me at peace.

I mouthed, “Is everything okay?”

Little did I know, he’d rock my world with four simple words that weren’t so simple at all.

Never in a million years did I expect him to declare, “You’ll be with Kraven.”

I jerked back, trying to find my bearings for a second.

Did he really just say that?

For a moment, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me.

“Don’t look so surprised.” He smiled, once again reading my mind. “He’ll keep you company, that’s all.”

I was beyond lost.

It was hard to keep up.

Inhaling a deep, refined breath, I sat there in a state of shock.

Did Kraven agree to this?

Julius reminded, “Trust me, okay? You’re safe with him.”

What can I say to that?

It was his brother…

What if I wasn’t safe with him?

Kraven didn’t even seem like he was safe on his own.

Julius was the only person I ever trusted, and I had no plans on changing that.

I grabbed my phone, texting him.

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