Verena 

The slap I sent across Jaden’s face was sharp and immediate. 

With shaky legs, I stepped closer to him. “Em…Em…Emi…Emily,” my voice cracked. “She is the sweetest person that I have ever met. Calm, easy-going and you toyed with her emotions because Kian put you to it?” I breathed, fighting back the tears that threatened to escape my bottom lashes. 

Jaden whipped his head to me and where I expected fire or a confrontation, he only straightened his cuffs—his eyes void of remorse or any other emotions. 

Dead eyes. 

“Miss Verena Carson, I understand how upset you are and you have the right to feel that way but, I’m...