In the backyard, although violence hasn't yet erupted between our fathers, it's clear that it's only a matter of time before it does, especially when I note Minerva sagging in her lounger with exhaustion.
A pang of guilt strikes, because while Lucian and I were kissing in the forest, she was busy dealing with this mess on her own.
When I try to talk to my father, he doesn't respond, just stalks away with Ivan and Kael in tow. Connall takes one look at me and growls, which has Eris, who's hanging out of an upstairs window with Zia, sucking in a sharp breath.
Since my presence is only making things worse, I decide to leave. My offer to go into town to pick up groceries is met with relief from both Minerva and Lucian.
"We'll take you, Cassia," Milo offers, emerging from the back door of the house. "Kaia and I were just leaving now, anyway."
