Chapter 98
Ace
"Osker, listen to me," I pleaded, wiping the blood from my lip. His face twisted into a furious snarl that made my heart race with fear. Before I could brace myself, he grabbed the front of my shirt, yanking me up only to slam his fist into my face again. I crumpled to the ground, bewildered by his unprovoked aggression. Despite the pain, I forced myself to stand. Thunder boomed above us, the wind whipping violently, and I felt the first cold raindrop hit my arm.
"What the f**k are you doing here?" he demanded, his jaw clenched tight.
"I was worried about you," I replied, but he responded with a harsh, humorless laugh.
"Worried, my ass. Get the f**k out of here. Run back to your mummy and daddy," he sneered. His words stung, and my brows knitted together in confusion an
