Chapter 71: 'Rosey.'

ROSE

Yes….

Yes, I’ll save him. I won’t let them push Rum around. I won’t give them the token to use it against Rum. I’m going to put a stop to it, even if it means losing my fast track to achieving daddy’s dream.

“Stability,” I breathed, just before those tantalising lips touched mine. “I want stability.”

He paused and jerked back. His face shot up to level with mine, showing me a curious yet upset expression. “What the fuck… What the fuck are you trying to say?”

“I’m sick and tired of the roller coaster life at B.A.D.,” I said. “And I’m sick and tired of walking on eggshells around you.”

Those blue eyes enlarged with surprise, giving me the boost in my morale to continue with the lie.

“You heard me, I’m done with this life of anxiety and uncertainty. I feel vulnerable all the time and I hate it.” I gritted my teeth at that handsome face. “I HATE IT. Did you hear me?”

BANG!

His fist slammed on the door just above my head and he leaned in. “You don’t seem to hate it when