Chapter 554. Angry Conflicted

Veronica Ambrose

Zillah's eyes widen and her brow cocks up as she looks at me, "Sorana. The betrayer Sorana? You were kissing her?" She punctuated her words with a sharp jab of her finger towards me.

"I wasn't planning to. It just happened." I run a hand through my hair, feeling the tension in the air like a weight on my shoulders.

"Fuck Veronica. If you need someone to kiss so badly co- go to anyone else! Why her?" Her voice rises, echoing off the walls of the room.

I shrug, the guilt gnawing at my insides. "I should go." I manage a weak smile, feeling utterly helpless.

"Right, run away again. As you've been doing for the past couple of days." Her voice cracks with frustration.

"I haven't been-" I start, but she cuts me off.

"Don't lie to me." She rolls her eyes, her jaw clenched as she stares down at our still connected hands.

"Okay, I