Aegis's P.O.V- That same day.“Aegis.”My head whipped around, instantly locking with green eyes.All the air was knocked out of me at the sight of him—his built, muscular body tense with emotion. I straightened up immediately. No matter how horrible or awkward I felt right now, it was better to be composed.“We need to talk.”I nodded. All sorts of thoughts ran through my mind. He took a deep breath and released it before moving away from the doorway to let my parents and Sheila into the room.I turned to Elias, my voice trembling with the question. “What’s going on here? Had he told her?”His focus was on my sister, who slipped her hand into his, unable to meet my eyes. She bit her bottom lip, staring at the floor.Mother and Father entered with grim expressions on their faces, glaring at me in… contempt?Finally, Elias looked up at me. His jaw twitched, muscles taut as he tightened his hold on Sheila.The tighter he held her, the tighter my lungs felt, and the harder it was to breat
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