Chapter 12 Beautifully Rude
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He gave me one of those weird looks he tended to throw at me before his eyes switched to his sister.
"The cave, Ember?" He folded his arms. "You brought her in here, of all places?"
To my dismay, I realized the pleasant smell was coming from Kayn. I rolled my eyes, lowering myself onto the quilt, and grabbed a croissant.
"Kayn…" Ember sighed.
"She's not welcome anywhere near us. Or around what is ours."
I raised both brows, glancing at Ember. "I thought this is a part of our land?"
Kayn sputtered a laugh. "Is this what my sister told you to get you here?" His jaw clenched as he looked at his sister. "Do you even understand what this—you know what? Get your stuff, and let's go. This is not negotiable."
"I'm not negotiating," Ember crossed her arms. "I like Carly. She's my friend and not your problem." Ember glowered at him. "Not that she's a problem, to begin with. You're overdramatic."
"She's my problem if you're hanging out with her," Kayn growled. "You don't need to be friends with people like her."
"Excuse me?" I got up from the quilt. "People like me? What is that supposed to mean?"
Kayn released a depleted sigh, pressing a palm to his forehead.
"What is your problem with me?" I bit out.
"Ember, let's go," Kayn ignored me, adding a weak sounding, "Please."
"Kayn, please don't do this," Ember's voice trembled. "You, out of everyone, know I need this."
"You know it's not about what we need," he released a bitter laugh.
Ember glanced at me with a torn expression. "I'm so, so sorry about this. I don't even know what to say to you to make up for my brother's shitty behavior."
Kayn's hand dropped, looking perplexed. "What?"
She turned to glare at her brother. "I'm not as dumb as you think. I know how to take care of myself. Now, run along so I could enjoy my friend's company in peace."
"Ember, get your stuff. Now."
I scowled, turning away from them so I could rid myself of this uncomfortable ambiance. I was starting to get tired of Kayn and his stinky attitude.
I took a step forward when my feet slipped out from underneath me, and I fell backward.
I heard Ember gasp before strong arms wrapped in beneath me and blocked my fall.
The first thing I saw as I blinked up is Kayn's face staring down at me. I hated the fact that he had to be this beautiful and had the personality of a toad.
"Let. Me. Go." I snarled, feeling my cheeks grow hot.
His dark brows arched as he helped me back onto my feet. "You need to get off this island."
He had this strange expression and kept staring at me as I straightened my shirt.
"What?" I snapped at him. "I got the message the first time. You're starting to sound like an old tape player stuck on repeat."
"Tape?"
"Ugh. Nevermind," I scowled. "If you want me gone so badly, why didn't you let me fall on my head?"
"Trust me. If I wanted you dead, it would have happened by now." He took a step closer. "It's quite the opposite of what I want. But believe me," his gaze lowered onto my body. "But like I said to my sister. We don't get what we want." Then, with a mocking grin, he added, "Or need."
If my body could have flushed a cherry red, it would have. I covered my chest with my arms, shifting.
Kayn tore his gaze away to look at his sister. "Besides the fact you shouldn't be here, the old man is at it again."
Ember blanched. "Oh, no."
