Chapter 18

"Don't even try to defend yourself, Tallulah". Mateo yelled at her, his chest raising and falling rapidly.

Tallulah's eyes widened in fear and….. confusion. She couldn't even point a finger at what exactly she'd done.

"I don't understand". She started. "What could I have possibly done?" She asked herself in a whisper.

A guard came over to help get Annika up and Tallulah wanted lending a hand but Mateo blocked her hand.

"Please, at least keep your distance. You've already done enough harm to her".

Tallulah was left stranded as Mateo carried Annika up bridal style and walked away without even sparing her a glance.

She did not know what she had done but her conscience did not let her look at them as they headed up the stairs. Her face was turned away towards the opposite direction and she bit her lower lip trying to suppress the tears stinging her eyes to break free.

As Mateo entered Annika's room and placed her on her bed, he stared at her for