Chapter 23. Blood

Leila was torn between the two. Her widened eyes looked from one to the other – until she could no longer hold the tension between them. She pulled her arms away from them.

Hunter glared at her while Duncan let out a deep sigh as he gave her a short glance.

“What is wrong with you two?” Leila asked curiously – as she folded her arms in front of her chest.

She wasn’t annoyed – but she was purely intrigued and bewildered. She couldn’t understand the sudden animosity between them – when they had just met.

“I think, your neighbor likes to talk to you. I will just be outside, Leila.” Duncan suddenly stated – and went out of the house before she could say more.

Leila let out a deep sigh as her lips parted because of what happened. Then, she faced Hunter.

“What is your problem?” She asked him seriously.

To be honest, she was totally unaware of the reason for his irritation. Prior to their journey back here, he was fine. He even watched me while I p