Thick heated tension filled the room around us. I watched the two with bated breath as they stood against each other, watching each other with keen interest until the old man finally broke the silence.
“Hasn’t it been a long time El?”
“Long enough for you to forget I wouldn’t forgive anyone who touches my things.”
“But she does not belong to you.” The old man countered, throwing a look my way as he asked. “Do you belong to him Ariel?”
My eyes darted between the two. They looked familiar with each other, hostile, but there was also a friendly vibe underneath their tone. It made me wonder what their relationship truly was. I gulped, looked away before I answered. “I do not belong to anyone.”
Gael frowned at that and the old man had a victorious look on his face. “Have a seat El, let’s t
