Chapter 24 A Hollow Legacy

I turn back without a word, my hands curling into fists as I contain my anger at my father’s betrayal. After everything, I still believed he wouldn’t stoop so low and give shelter to the one man who insults his only living child with every breath. And yet, he did. But then my eyes meet Ric, and he’s watching me. I notice the subtle shake of his head as his jaw tightens. Drawing in a shuddering breath, I swallow hard. No. I can’t leave like this, can I? I can’t look weak.