Chapter 65

Mitchelle’s POV

He took a step closer. “This is different,” He hissed. “I know you’re up to something. You’ve been acting strange for weeks, and now you won’t even tell me where you’ve been.”

I laughed, but it was bitter and hollow. “You think I’m acting strange? Have you looked in the mirror lately, Ken? You’ve been distant, distracted—like you’re hiding something. So don’t lecture me about secrets.”

Ken’s face twisted and before I could react, he threw the glass he was holding against the wall. It shattered into a thousand pieces, and the sound echoed through the room like a gunshot. My heart jumped in my chest, but I refused to flinch. I stood my ground, even as he took another step toward me, his eyes blazing with rage.

“Don’t you dare talk to me like that,” he growled, his voice shaking. “You owe me respect.”

“Respect?” I shot back, my voice rising. “Respect goes both ways, Ken. You don’t get to treat me like I’m some possession you own. I w