Lily's POV

“And what if the day comes and I refuse to comply and let the whole world know the monster you are Leo. What then?” I said as I was about to leave and his mom pulled me back, helping me avoid a tight grip from his father. He was so annoyed it felt like he was going to beat the hell out of me. He exited the room signaling to his wife to deal with it.

I stayed by Valentina Kavinsky’s side, my body rigid, heart pounding like a drum. Her eyes didn’t soften they never did but there was something calculated in her stare, as if every...