—Tristan—  

    After returning Ellie to the guest room, which I locked this time, I was about to start doing my daily training, kicking the punching bag, when Kate stormed into the game room. Damian was close behind her and tried stopping her, but she tore away from his grip and stalked toward me, looking furious.

   I turned to her, raising my eyebrows. She didn’t stop until she was right in front of me and shoved me hard, her eyes brimming with tears. I caught her ...