A Familiar Face

[Rosalie’s POV]

Anger rolls through me as Diego’s words settle around us. I wasn’t a thing to be kept yet, but for most of my time in Moon Storm, I was a thing to be kept. It was only at the end that I was treated fairly, but even that was short-lived due to his mother's threat.

“Don’t touch me.” I snap, pulling free of Diego’s hold and grabbing Gil’s arm. “Gil,” I continue, ignoring Diego as he stares at me with a look of hurt. “Let’s go.”

Nodding, a slow smile begins to spread across Gil’s face as satisfaction and triumph flash in his eyes.

“Alright.” He responds, turning his gaze to Diego. “I think my sister has made it clear that she doesn’t want you to hang around her. So, be a good man and just leave us alone.”

Finished speaking, Gil begins to move, leading the way around Diego and toward a car that is waiting for us. As I allow myself to be led toward it, I don’t dare look back.

It is only when I’m in the car that I finally dare a peek at Diego, who is watching on with an unrea