When Day Breaks by AJ Nicole

Author:AJ Nicole [Nicole, AJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

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conclaves & chaos - part 2

Lucynda

It hurts. It does. To see that he would continue to take from me in order to prove a point of his own. But there's still that part of me who enjoys the idea of inflicting pain on those who deserve it. I just can't clearly decide if Travois deserves pain or if he needs a wakeup call.

All that time ago when I first met my brother, I knew he was a dick. He carried himself in a way that—almost like me—protects others from getting too close and finding out too much. Nonetheless, I don't like the fight that's being fought right now. I might not have much time left.

But I can't help it. That desire in me to be who this family made me. Every aspect of my life pushed for my failure, so I tried my best to prove them wrong. But maybe it's just not who I am. Maybe I do need to embrace some part of my darkness, maybe I can control it and use it to my advantage. Our advantage. I keep trying to be straight good so that I don't become straight bad but maybe . . . just maybe, I can be both.

I scoot my chair out, the horrible sound of the leg of it scraping across the floor resounds and causes an awkward moment, but as I stand from my seat, I turn to look at my husband. I nod at him, letting him know to let me handle this myself as I mentally prepare myself for what I am about to do.

If they don't think of me as a worthy teammate, then I will make them see that I will be their opponent if needed. But also, they have to understand that we need to work together if anything is going to be fixed in this damn kingdom.

I walk over to where the others stand, Troian attempting to calm Trav as Rivian is backed off a few feet. I straighten my back and clear my through before meeting my eyes with the emptiness of Travois'. "Why don't you tell us all about the Outsiders you killed for funsies, Travois?" My tone holds a level of professionalism to it, while also ringing in sarcasm. I do it to match his level.

All eyes turn to me, Trav's glaring even more than before. I don't move to look at Riv and Troy. I focus on the subject to try and make a point.

"Oh, I'm sorry." I put up my hands in mock surrender. "Did you think I wouldn't say anything about your extracurricular activities? My mistake."

"I knew I couldn't trust you." He seethes, nearly spitting at me and attempting to push against the hold Troy tightened on him.

I notice a look of surprise on her face, and maybe even disgust. They had no clue which means he really did trust me to keep his secret. But I don't do well with voiceless promises. If he wanted me to keep quiet about it, he should have asked me.

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