Chapter 2
The alarm thamil at eight AM sharp pulling Skylon from her dreams.
Opening her eyes, she finned the space b
ebende ber empty.
Taved their parts discovery, they’d kept to their putine for five years Calliss would comer at midnight and leave promptly at five AM
Soon, they’d just be siblings again. He wouldn’t:
After changing, she went downstairs and immediately noticed i
amiliar woman sitting out the sofa,
Her mother waved her mer embusiantically. “Skylar, co meet Callie’s gallt le a lear and get her stone water,”
Victoria Silver stood up gracefully, extending her hand with a warm smile. “Vir
allian’s sister! I’ve heard so much about you from him“:
Skylar’s hands trembled, slightly. She glanced at Callias but said nothing, turide instead in get the water.
As she pored a glass in the kitchen, Callos appeared behind her
The wrapped his arms around her waist, leaning down to kiss her.
Skylar quickly turned away. “Stop n. Your pulfriend’s right outside,”
Callias raised an eyebrow, stealing a quick kiss anyway. “Jealous? Sorry I forge to mention she’s just my childhood friend who’s been abroad. She just get back. Dad’s been pushing the marriage thing hand, so Ensked her to play leg, Keeps him off my back.”
“You know who my real pulfriend is, don’t you?” he murmured against her ear
Skylar listened silently, her face expressionless as she gave a noncommatal no
Het indifference caught Callias off guard.
He’d expected another jealous episode.
Thually, even just catching a glimpse of a love letter from another girl would send her into a spiral of tears and silent treatment.
When he’d confrent her about n, sho’d clam up, making him work for every admission of jealousy.
Deep down, she’d always believed their forbidden relationship could never surve in the light of day. She could never stand openly by his side as his girlfriend.
So instead of confronting hum, instead of getting angry, she’d hide under her vers and sulk alone.
This time, fared with the same scenario, her reaction was suspiciously calm..
As Callias opened his mouth to question her, Skylar slipped past him with the water glass
At breakfast, everyone took their usual seats.
Victoria was placed next to Callias
They chatted and laughed about childhood memories, looking every bit the perfect couple.
Learning that Victoria had developed a taste for soft boiled eggs during her years abroad, Callias placed his onto her plate.
She responded with shy delight, offering him a bite of her own EEE
Callias glanced at Skylar
She kept her head down, focused on her oatmeal, seemingly oblivious to their exchange.
When she finally looked up to grab a napkin, he deliberately took a bite of Victoria’s ege
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Skylar watched silently, then stood up from the table without a wond
Seeing her about to leave. Vicinia quickly called mur, “Skylar, are you heading out? Callias and Lare going on a date – avait up, we can
Skylar was about to decline when this le
en the le than spöke újs
crazy Manhattan drivers get in the rain His
“Come on, sweetheart – it’s pouring out there. I’d feel much better if Callis die you. You know how crazy
one carried that familiar parental worry that brooked no argument
With Uncle Dan’s word given Skylar had no choice but to head to the gaTAGE
She needed to go to the visa office now Callas would find out about haly,
After comadering her options, she resigned herself to the inevitable.
Let
t him find out. Her plans were set; there was nothing he rushed da about it now.
Minutes later, the couple joined her.
Surprisingly. Victoria chose the back seat, trying to engage Skylar in conversion.
skylar responded with minimal enthusiasm.
As they drove through the gain, Victoria leaned close to Skylar’s ear, her voice dropping to a whisper.
“I know you don’t like me, and I know your relationship with Callias isn’t just sibling love. But you two can never have a real future. He has feelings for me too, you know. Want to bet I could take him from you if I really tried?
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
