Bonds at War: The Virgin is Mine Novel

Chapter 102 Venom Chapter 102 Venom ARDEN +10 Free Coins It was a very serious moment . Cade was nodding along to Bethany's warnings . But despite everything . I felt the call of nature . " I'm so sorry , " I blurted , sitting up straighter . " Can I go to the restroom , please ? I've been holding it in since ... like , an hour ago . " Both of them turned to look at me . Bethany's stern expression faltered just slightly . Cade on the other hand let out a soft breath ven with That made me smile . She was just so ... Bethany . Righteous and careful and strict , e She really did look pale .

SEE BLER - mebely Dentale the Wen que DING , OIVRONCH 15:58 Tue , Aug 5 X Chapter 102 Venom There were familiar voices speaking in the hallway . +10 Free Coins I pressed myself lightly against the wall , inching closer to the sound that echoed from around the corner . I shouldn't have listened . I should've walked away . But something in their tone froze me in place . " She ran away just to cause a scene , " my mother's voice hissed . " Unbelievable . After everything we gave her . " " Don't say that here ," my father muttered , though his voice held no protest , only weariness .

" It's embarrassing . The other nobles will hear us . " " No wonder she hasn't contacted us at all . I was sure she was going to run back to us in a month , " she continued . " But she's with Cade Callahan now . Of course , she's comfortable . But he'll snap out of it eventually . " A bitter laugh followed . " That boy's being manipulated . Just like Arden's always done - always needing attention , always needing someone to pity her . " I swallowed hard . The hallway suddenly felt narrower . " She's a disappointment , " my father added quietly . " We tried . We really did . But I think ...

" He didn't finish . " We should have never- " My mother's voice broke off too . A moment passed . Then her voice came again . " Let's just go . I'm done . I want to let go of that girl . I don't even understand why she's going against Mr. Winters . It's not like she understands the bigger picture . She never did . " My lungs stung . I wasn't even sure if I was breathing properly . I blinked away the tears in my eyes , suddenly cold all over . Let go of that girl . That girl - not their daughter . Just some girl who caused them trouble . I turned , my steps wobbly .

But as I started to retreat back toward Bethany's office , a hand closed around my wrist . 5 001 M N 2/5 15:58 Tue , Aug 5 GDG Chapter 102 Venom I gasped , startled , and turned quickly . Then , a few moments later , the same hand clamped over my mouth . K84 % D +10 Free Coins I jolted - my back hitting the wall hard , breath caught somewhere in my throat . My heart raced , but even before I could scream , I smelled his scent . Kieran . He stepped in front of me , his hand still over my mouth , gaze like ice . The hallway lights cast sharp shadows on the sharp lines of his face .

I hadn't seen him up close in weeks , and yet it was as if nothing had changed . The air between us was still stiff and bitter . Slowly , he removed his hand , but not his stare . That look . The same one I'd seen since I was old enough to be aware of how people looked at me . Not a brother's concern . Not even indifference . It was something worse - disgust laced with entitlement . And something else . Something I couldn't name . I swallowed hard . " Kieran ? " He scoffed , stepping back just enough to make room for the question . " What , surprised to see me ?

" " No ," I said flatly , my voice still tight from the shock . " Just disappointed ." His mouth twitched . " You still got that fire , huh ? I see Cade's been feeding your confidence . " " Let go , " I said sharply , pushing at his arm . " I don't have anything to do with you anymore . " " Oh , but we do , little sister , " he said , his voice turning mean . " I let you off the hook last time . even after you embarrassed me in front of everyone - just to defend that Owen guy . " I stiffened . Kieran leaned in slightly , shadows cutting across his face . " What was that about , huh ?

Do you like him that much ? " " I don't know what you're talking about , " I muttered , stepping to the side , but he moved with me . " Don't play dumb . It's not a good look on you . " His voice was cool , but underneath it , I could hear the strain in his control . " You always liked pretending you were better than us . That you 3/5 15:58 Tue , Aug 5 G 849 % 專 Chapter 102 Venom +10 Free Coins didn't need our name . Our house . Our money . You think Cade Callahan's gonna save you from what you are ? " My chest tightened . " What is wrong with you ? " Kieran gave a low , humorless laugh .

" What's wrong with me ? " Then his gaze darkened . " What did you ever do to me ? You ask . " He stepped closer , until I could feel the tension vibrating off him . " You existed . " I stopped breathing . " I would've been better without you around , " he muttered . " If it wasn't for you ... If you weren't- " His voice cracked , but it only made the venom in it worse . " It's not like I asked for any of it , " I intercepted quietly . " You think I wanted to be born into this family just to be constantly reminded I didn't belong ? " I met his eyes . " Let me go .

I'm not bothering you anymore . I've already left . I have other people with me now . Just ... don't get in my way . " Kieran clicked his tongue , and for a second , a small smile appeared on his lips . " So we're not family now , huh ? " His tone dropped . " Guess that's better for me . " Before I could react , he grabbed my chin hard and leaned in . I turned my head away instinctively , but not fast enough . His lips crashed against mine . Hard . Uninvited . Cold . My whole body froze , panic crashing through my veins like ice water . I pushed him away with all the strength I had left .

" W - What are you doing ?! " My voice broke , horrified . Kieran stumbled back slightly , then straightened , wiping his mouth with the back of his hand . 00 5 007 OTM N 4/5 15:58 Tue , Aug 5 GOG Chapter 102 Venom There was no regret in his eyes . " Sweet , " he whispered to himself . I felt my body grow even colder with every word . " Think about why I did that , " he said softly and darkly . " And think carefully ." Then he turned his back and walked down the hallway , vanishing into the shadows . 5/5 84 % X +10 Free Coins 15:58 Tue , Aug 5 GG-