Chapter 20

Uncle Ed could not look at me, making me feel even worse than I already did. I knew that he was not telling me the whole truth. 

    It was only when Max cleared his throat and spoke up that I glanced his way. 

    “Isla, I think it would help if you both calmed down. I can understand your concerns, but rest assured that your family will come to no harm.” He promised, and I nodded, hugging my knees to my chest and wondering how it had come to this. 

    I missed my life before returning to Pembroke, and now bad luck seemed to follow me everywhere. 

    “They are not your family.” Uncle Ed turned to me and growled. I could see he was trying to control the anger inside of him. His body language gave that away, with his clenched fists, red face and raised voice. 

    Max sent him a warning glare, but he continued to ignore that. 

    I was confused.