Chapter 43 Tell Her How I Feel

-Ronan-

I was elated all throughout the flight, only to return to chaos unfolding at the manor.

What the hell is Stella doing here, anyway? And why is she holding Ara like this?

"Let her go," I say in a low voice, trying to contain the anger surging through me.

Stella's hand is still pulling at Ara's hair, though the two are no longer struggling, as if my presence has frozen them in place.

"And please explain what the hell you're doing here, attacking my attendant."

"Desmond texted to tell you we were coming," Stella says, slowly removing her hand from Ara's hair.

Ara pulls away immediately and runs off in the direction of my room. I want to run after her so badly, but I have to deal with Stella first. I take it she hasn't seen Ara's sister yet, because that would have been the first thing she said once I barged in on them.

"She was being insolent again," Stella says. She's still heaving, as if whatever had gone on between her and Ara before I arrive