We need her help

SLADE POV

I sighed, tugging at my hair and pacing around the room. I had been doing this for hours since Winter had angrily left. I couldn't bring myself to face her, not after how she had spoken to me. I wondered if she would curse at me even more if I tried to make her understand.

Part of me knew that it was my fault. I had been too selfish, assuming she would be okay with everything I said. I should have found a better way for both of us.

My attention snapped to the door as the doorknob twisted, and Winter walked into the room. I jumped from the bed and rushed towards her. "Darling!" I extended my hands to her, but she walked past me, making me frown.

Winter wandered around the room for a while before walking towards the door.

"Are you still mad at me?!" I shouted at her retreating form before exhaling in frustration.

Using my super speed, I swooshed towards her, slammed the door shut, and nudged her gently.

Winter gasped and glared up at me, clenching her teeth. "I told you to leav