Chapter 6: Dinner Time

"Hey Link" I said, dragging out his name as I leaned against the doorframe.

"I thought you had to leave," he stated with his eyebrows furrowed as he looked at me confused.

"I was but I'm here" I said, shrugging my shoulders while I looked up at him.

"You locked your door" he said suddenly and I nodded at the observation.

"I did," I said in a matter of fact tone.

"Are you mad at me?" he asked while looking down a bit nervous that I was gonna tell someone about what was going on.

"Why would I be mad at you?" I asked and his eyes widened in relief.

"Can I come in?" he asked and I took a deep breath before shaking my head.

"I don't know if that's the best idea" I said and he sent me a fake pout while stepping forward.

"Please" he said, reaching out to grab me but I moved back a bit while letting out a sigh in annoyance.

But without me responding he went right past me into the room "Link" I said in a stern tone as I turned around.

"You shouldn't be in here, I do not want to listen to some fucking lecture" I growled out starting to complain as he walked up next to me closing the door shut and encase me in his arms.

"Not if they don't know" he whispered in a sultry tone while leaning in a bit so his lips were close to mine.

"Honey Julian practically has eyes in the back of his head" I said while ducking under his arms and moving away from the door.

A small click was heard causing me to sigh before biting down on my bottom lip.

"Not if it's quiet," he said from behind me, his hand gently running up my arm causing me to smile.

"Oh baby" I said with a chuckle while turning to look at him "you won't be able to be quiet" I stated in a dark tone causing him to take a breath.

“Who said I was the one that would be loud” he chuckled darkly as he trailed his hands across my skin.

"Come on Amara" he said while causing my heart rate to increase at the sight of innocence in his eyes, but this small part in me knew it was all a front a way to hide something else to get what he wanted but it was so damn tempting.

"We can't," I stated while pulling his hand off of me.

"You need to go" I said while stepping to open the door.

He grabs my arm almost in desperation "why can't we" he whispered.

And I looked at him in confusion "because we're supposed to be siblings now" I stated and he rolled his eyes.

"So what" he said and I scoffed.

"God you're needy" I said and his eyes widened as he straightened his back up to look down at me, his eyes darker, colder than before.

"Is it because you like Rue more than me?" he asked, causing me to laugh.

"Aw, are you jealous?" I said in a teasing tone while leaning closer to him.

"I never said I liked any of you" I stated before opening the door and pushing him out of my room.

Standing there Julian walks out of his room to see Link's disappointed face.

He smiles slightly, almost proud before he shakes it off showing no emotion "it's time to eat dinner" he stated and my eyes widened in surprise.

"What" I ask clearly confused.

"It's time to eat dinner," he said again, this time enunciating his words like I was slow causing me to scoff and cross my arms up over his chest.

"There's no way," I said, pulling out my phone to see it was 7:06 "holy shit" I mumbled.

"You woke up late, and we haven't seen you for hours" Julian stated and I nodded my head.

"I guess time just passed me by" I said and he nodded cockily before turning to walk downstairs.

"Well come on you haven't eaten all day you have to be hungry" Julian stated as Jace came out to pull Link down the stairs with him.

Ru stepped out of his room while sending me a little glare causing me to roll my eyes.

"What's wrong, ice prince" I ask while grabbing his hand to pull him back towards me.

"Nothing" he stated stiffly, slightly tilting his head up as he looked down at me to be more intimidating.

"Oh come on, I can see it" I stated cockily.

"See what" he said leaning down a bit becoming annoyed.

"Your anger, frustration" I said while leaning in closer to him causing him to straighten back up.

"I'm not angry" he stated and I rolled my eyes.

"Let's go eat, we're having spaghetti" he said and I nodded.

"I'd rather eat something else though" I whispered in his ear to tease him, before walking down the stairs.

Heading into the dinning room I sit down next to Jace like I did yesterday.

Ru was right we are having spaghetti "thank you for dinner" I said politely.

During dinner everyone was quiet for the most part making everything stiff and awkward.

The thing that caught my attention was the foot that suddenly hit my leg as I was taking a bite.

Looking up I see Link smirking at me causing me to hold in a sigh, how the hell am I supposed to stop myself when it comes to this guy, I thought as I continued to eat.

“I hope you all enjoyed your day together” Mr. Pierce said while smiling at us.

“Are they treating you right Amara” he asked and I laughed while nodding my head.

“Yes, all of your sons seem to be quite the gentleman” I said and he smiled almost proudly but soon after we all went back to silence before we were all dismissed.

Walking upstairs I go to the bathroom before walking back into my room to find my mother standing there with her arms crossed over her chest.

"Mother" I whispered bowing my head down in respect before looking back up.

My door was open behind her but the others were all closed so I knew no one would see anything even with the access that was left and she knew that too.

"How was work?" she asked and my eyes widened in fake surprise and confusion.

"What are you talking about?" I ask and she scoffs, stepping closer towards me.

"You didn't do what I said" she stated venom lacing her tone.

"I talked to both Link and Ru" I said softly trying not to anger her but she let out a fake laugh.

"Where were you all day?" she asked and I motioned around me.

"Here" I stated and she rolled her eyes.

"Doesn't matter" she started shaking her head "you still didn't do exactly what I said" she said a crazed look running through her eyes as she stared at me.

"Mother I tried, I swear I tried" I said while taking a small step back in defense.

"Aw you tried" she said in mock pity as she stepped forward.

She slapped me roughly across the face, my head moving full force to the side as the sound of skin hitting skin echoed through my room.

"You didn't try hard enough" she spat before grabbing my arm and dragging me in front of her fully, my body now hunched down as she stared at me.

Her grip on my wrist was rough as she spoke "you’re lucky we're here otherwise this would be much worse" she spat.

"Yes ma'am, sorry ma'am" I whisper while looking her in the eyes.

She looks at me with light disgust before walking away.

The metallic taste in my mouth and the sting on my cheek and wrist is what I was left with as she walked down the hall to her own room.

Her heels clacking on the way as I looked over to see Jace causing my eyes to widen.

How the hell did my mother not realize he was standing right there, I questioned myself in surprise.

His eyes were wide in surprise as I walked towards the door, his mouth slightly agape after what he had just witnessed.

"Are you" he started to ask but I cut him off in a dark tone.

"You will speak of this to no one" I stated before closing my door and locking it.

“How the fuck do I explain that” I ask myself as I heard a lack in movement and a door close.