HAZEL

“Enough!” Zade growled, stepping forward and yanking Kane off of me. “You will behave yourself this instant!”

I didn’t need to look around to know everyone was staring at us, probably looking at me and thinking “poor girl.” My stomach turned at the thoughts of these people pitying me. My vision blurred with unshed tears as I watched Kane being dragged out by Zade.

“Come, I’ll take you back to your room.” Aria offered, appearing in front of me.

Shaking my ...