Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Aubrey

His mother's eyes narrowed as I slipped after Connor into his room, and I let out a heavy breath as she scoffed before leaving as Connor shut the door behind him.

She knew I was eavesdropping. Connor also knew.

I held my breath as the silence descended on us as we stood in silence, only the loud sound of breathing coming from him and I squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for him to say something.

When the sound of his mother's footsteps reduced to nothing as she left the hallway, I cleared my throat and avoided his stare as I made for the door.

"Well, gotta go. I have a lot of duties, so see ya." I muttered, but before I could escape, he moved to the front of the door, blocking my way.

Shit. I cursed inwardly.

"Aubrey." He called, his voice low and cold and I shivered inwardly, but I hid it as I met his piercing gaze.

His eyes were cold and hard as he glared at me and the muscle in his jaw ticked furiously as his eyes pierced into my soul.

He was mad, furious.

But I met