Chapter 226. I Can't Give You What You Want

Emelda

“Why are you out here?” Cole asks, his hand moving up my back as he presses me closer. “You’re freezing.”

“I wanted to check on Ravenfell–”

“I was on my way–”

“It’s not your responsibility–”

“I was on my way to find you,” he cuts in, taking a breath. 

I open my eyes, breaking out of the haze of his scent and pull away. “Why?”

He searches my eyes like the answer to my question is already in my mind. Maybe it is because we’ve already had this conversation before, haven’t we? A few years ago when…

I turn from him, but he catches my arm. “I’m leaving for Scarlett Thunder in a few hours.”

“I know. I’m aware of that.” I try to yank my arm out of his grasp, but he tightens his grip until it stings. “Let me go, Cole.”

“Can we talk? Please?”

I scoff, ripping my arm free from his hold. “That’s the first time I’ve ever heard you say please. I didn’t realize you had manners!”

“Why are you,” he g