Mirella’s POV

“Why are we leaving so suddenly?” I asked, confusion lacing my voice. I searched his face for some kind of explanation, but he gave me nothing.

“We do as I say,” he declared, moving away to gather ingredients.

Frustration bubbled inside me. “Nick helped us today without hesitation. And Ryan? He deserves to know we’re leaving. Are we just going to leave him at the hospital after you assaulted him?”

His eyes darkened instantly. “I do not feel an ounce of ...