13. Red

I stood in the clearing, my heart pounding in my chest as I faced off against Kai. The feeling of the need to break the bond itched me. I fell uncomfortable under Kai's gaze. I can feel him everywhere I go and it would not take an hour for him to find me.

"Remember what I told you, Aria. He's not who you think he is. He's a bad man, a killer, a danger to you and to us." Kai stood still by the door, guarding it to stop my attempt to dash out.

I looked into Kai's eyes, I couldn't believe his words. It was a graveyard inside his eyes, I couldn't bring colors to him. I can feel myself fading as I discover more about myself and my abilities.

"You're lying," I said, my voice shaking with anger and confusion. "Jax is not bad and he isn't good either. But he found me at the store first, he took time to find me."

My grip tightened, my nails digging into my flesh, my eyes flashing with anger.

"Don't be foolish, Aria. He's using you, manipulating you for his own gain. He doesn't care about y