Ashina’s POV

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my heart as Erica pulled the car into the park. My nerves were shot, my thoughts jumbled. Through the front window of the house, I could see Nathan pacing back and forth, his anger practically radiating off him. Even from here, it was like a wave crashing over me, drowning out any hope I had left for a calm conversation.

“You know I didn’t tell him, right?” Erica’s voice drifted over to me, cutting through my thoughts. Her tone was ...