A little trick

Chapter Ten 

A little trick 

/-Isla-/

I panicked immediately I realised what I had done. I opened my mouth to apologise but nothing came out. 

I was gaping like a fish. 

Those blue eyes looked like they had been stabbed over and over in the chest. To make it worse, my mouth wasn't cooperating. 

Instead, my hands were clasped together in silent plea. 

“I should start packing,” he stood up and walked to his wardrobe without sparing me a second glance. 

What is wrong with me?!

“Carlos…” I finally managed to speak. “I'm sorry, please… I didn't mean to react like that . I just…” I couldn't find the right words to say. 

“You just what?” He faced me, allowing the wardrobe slam close behind him. “Go ahead and explain, I'm waiting!” 

“I'm sorry…” I apologised, feeling the tears stung in my eyes. “I don't know why…”

“Well I do!” He said coldly. “You are still hung over that Roman guy. Whatever he did to you has you wrapped around his fucking finger that you can think of anything else or being with anyone else!”

I was stunned speechless. It was probably because he was so close to the truth and it hit me hard. 

No matter how much I tried to convince myself, I haven't moved on from Roman and I might never. Not at this rate, at least.

“I'm going to leave to give you enough time to think about what you want. Hopefully, by the time I come back, you would have made your fucking decision!” He hissed. 

There was nothing I could say to him so I helplessly watched him pack up his stuff into his suitcase and leave. 

‘What are you doing, Isla?! Run after him for Moon's sake!’ I scolded myself. 

I hurried out of the room, running down the hall in hopes of catching up with him. 

Geez, people walked fast when they were upset. 

I didn't even realise how absentminded I was until I bumped into someone. 

“Are you blind?” Came a sharp retort that made me flinch. It was Manda in her fancy little dress and heels. “Oh, Isla. I didn't realise it was you.” 

She steadied herself and brushed invisible dirt off her skin. I wouldn't want to say she was lying because I didn't exactly see her either. 

“I'm sorry,” I apologised. “I was absentminded and kind of in a hurry.” 

“Really? To do what?” She asked. I honestly didn't have time for any sort of conversation now. 

“I really need to go,” I said quickly. Carlos might already be at the gate now. As I tried to hurry away, her next words stopped me. 

“Are you trying to walk out on your Luna?” 

I froze on the spot. 

What?!

“Why are you looking so surprised like you are not aware that it is basic manners?” she huffed. I couldn't utter a word out of shock. “I'll ask you again, where are you rushing off too?” 

I blinked rapidly. I wasn't exactly sure what her plan was but I wasn't going to give her that satisfaction. 

“My boyfriend is leaving. I'm trying to catch up with him because he is pissed at me,” I told her. 

“I see,” she drawled. “Quite a shame. You can go.” 

“Thank you,” I said dryly and made to leave. 

“Always remember to add the title, princess,” she said sweetly. I was seething at this point but I didn't let it show as I hurried away. 

I needed to find Carlos before he left but I was already too late because by the time I got there, he was already gone. 

I cursed under my breath. This was all her fault! I stood at the gate, staring at the car drove away in a distance. 

“I'm so sorry, Carlos,” I muttered under my breath. I matched back inside to search for Roman.

Carlos was already gone so might as well let me friend go!

I matched to his chambers and knocked on the door impatiently. I didn't have the strength to look for him so I hoped he would be here. 

The door opened and he stood there in a lazy black dress shirt. His full sleeve tattoos looked exceptional hot with the short sleeve of the shirt. I won't even mention the way that silver-streaked hair fell over his face leaving only the tip of his nose and lips visible. Even as he leaned against the wall, he still towered me and I hated how it made him so attractive. 

'Focus, Isla! This is not why you're here!’

“Where is my bestfriend?” I demanded. “Where did you keep her? Cause I went down to the dungeons and she wasn't there!” 

“You speak with anger all the time, little fairy. It's not pretty,” he drawled, pushing back his hair from his face. 

Seriously? He was happily ruining my life and making it seem like I was overreacting at the same time. 

“Carlos is gone, just like you wanted. Can I have my friend back now?” I demanded, shooting him a thick glare. 

Did he really expect me to be friendly with him after he has done nothing but piss me off since I came back. 

“Elsie…” those lips curled into a breathtaking smile. “Of course! Come in.” 

I was hesitant. Why was I going into his room? This man clearly couldn't be trusted for anything. 

Before I could make my decision, he pulled me in and shut the door. It locked automatically and my heart skipped a beat. 

His room smelled so much like him. It was like a drug, intoxicating. Addicting. Exciting. 

I couldn't be in here. In the open his pheromones were easy to resist but in here, in an enclosed space with him…

“Why am I in here?” I asked, suddenly feeling trapped. Roman's back was on me as I asked the question. 

“You wanted to see your friend, princess,” he said and my eyes widened. 

Don't tell me…

I matched after him, fists clenching, ready to throw hands if he had kept her here the entire time. 

He stopped walking and moved aside so he would block my line of vision. 

My jaw dropped in disbelief. He really kept her here, sitting freely on a freaking chair. Her skin was still as fresh and glowing as it had always been. No whip marks. 

I couldn't contain the rage bubbling in my chest.

The fucking bastard tricked me!

“Isla,” Elsie called. She didn't even sound weak, like someone who was being tortured. “Please tell me you didn't actually send Carlos away.”

I couldn't answer the question. My feelings were all over the place in a mix of shame and anger. 

“I told you, Elsie, I always win. What was my reward again?” those seafoam eyes flickered to me with a cold mysterious glint that sent shivers down my spine. “Right… she is just in front of me.” 

What the hell is he talking about now?