Chapter 22.

Caden

I watch Ivy leave in Elias's car like she always does for the past three weeks from my window.

She giggles at something that he says that I don't seem to catch.

A hint of irritation stirs within me. His presence around her has begun to irritate me.

Why is he always here anyway?

“Looks like someone's jealous,” Von teases.

“I am not jealous of a child,” I retort.

“Oh really, then why are your fists clenched?”

I look down at my hands that are balled in tight fists and I snort.

“It's just reflexes”

“Sure”

I roll my eyes and go to my mirror, running my hands through my hair.

I look at my frame and features impressed with what I see.

“Why would I be jealous of him?”

“Because he has all of her attention and you don't”

“Shut up”

“You can deny it all you want but you know it's still the truth. You're beginning to fancy her”

Something about his words irritates me even more but I push it to the back of my head not wanting to think about it.

I can't think about it. I have a date today.

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