Chapter 72 (The Fallout)

• "I broke his trust," he said with a sad smile, taking a huge gulp from his drink.
• "I know something happened because it's tough to acknowledge you two are cousins; he really can't stand having you around," I chuckled, mirroring the agony in his expression. I cracked open another can and raised it to my lips, and took a big sip from it.
• Closing his eyes, Sebastian swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down before he gazed at me once more. It was the first time I was privileged to see the blend of pain, longing, and regret etched on his face.