Anchor of Secrets: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance (Supernaturals of Castle Academy Book 2) by Tessa Hale

Author:Tessa Hale [Hale, Tessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

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“Talk to me,” I begged, as Declan’s foot pressed down on the accelerator.

But he didn’t. He hadn’t said a word since demanding to know more.

I’d told him what I knew, which wasn’t much, and Declan had gone cold.

I squeezed his hand as hard as I could, hoping the bite of pain would bring him back to me somehow.

“I thought he left,” Declan said in a hoarse whisper.

“I know,” I said softly.

“He was living in hell, and I was pissed at him.”

“You didn’t know.”

Declan’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. “He thought I knew?”

“Your father is clearly a master manipulator.”

Declan shook his head as he swung into the drive of The Nest. As soon as the guard saw it was us, he opened the gates. Declan didn’t hesitate. He gunned it up the cobblestone road. Screeching to a halt, he threw the SUV into park and pulled out his keys.

“Dec, wait. You need to be calmer—”

But he was already gone.

I cursed, jumping out of the G-wagon and running after Declan.

Voices came from the dining room, and I moved in that direction.

Declan skidded to a stop in the space, and the guys looked up. Declan only saw Ronan, his twin. “Dad sold you?” he croaked.

Ronan’s gaze shot to me. “What the fuck did you tell him?”

I paled, never having seen such anger pointed at me from Ronan. “I’m sorry. I—”

“Did. He. Sell. You?” Declan’s voice bellowed so loudly I swore the walls trembled.

Dash and Colt were on their feet, moving toward Declan. Trace stood, staying near Ronan.

Ronan shoved back from the table. “Like you didn’t fucking know.”

“I didn’t,” Declan snapped. “He told me you ran away.”

Ronan scoffed. “And you just believed him.”

“He had a note. It was in your handwriting.”

Ronan’s footsteps faltered for a moment, then he shook his head. “You should’ve known me better than that.”

Declan shoved Ronan hard. “And you should’ve known me better. You think I would’ve been okay with sending you into that nightmare? I know what those pits are. Know they’re hell on Earth.”

Ronan whirled on Declan. “You don’t have a first fucking clue. Hell would be a vacation compared to them.”

Declan paled. “I didn’t know.”

Ronan’s eyes flashed. “You wanted the crown.”

“Because you didn’t. I didn’t want you to have to rule when you didn’t want it. I wanted to change things!”

A muscle ticked wildly along Ronan’s jaw, his hands fisting. “Bullshit!”

Declan got right up in his face, grabbing his shirt and shaking him. “Look at me and tell me you think I’d betray you like that.”

Ronan brought his arms up, breaking Declan’s hold. “You never came looking for me. Not once. I lived in blood and death for three goddamned years, and you were just living the dream.” Ronan jerked his head in a shake. “Get the hell away from me.”

He stormed out of the room without another word.

The only sound was Declan’s heavy, ragged breathing.

No one moved. No one spoke. But my heart broke into a million tiny pieces.

That pain was nothing compared to what Ronan had endured.

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