Chapter 56: “Make me.”

Chapter Fifty- Six

"Grey told me," he said, his voice firm. "And don't call them our friends. Those animals have no claim to that title." He paused, his gaze intense. "Yes, I invited you to the meeting, but I had no idea they had a plan."

As he finished speaking, he raised both hands in a calming gesture. His right hand still grasped the gun, while his left palm faced her, open and empty. The movement was meant to show her his withdrawal, but her expression remained skeptical, doubt etched on her face. 

Did she think he'd truly pull the trigger when he pointed the gun back at her? His hand had instinctively gone for the weapon when he noticed she was reaching for hers. But did his intentions even matter when she pointed hers at him?

"Those are just words. You don't have any proof that you are innocent!" Asli sneered, and her tone scathing. His eyes widened in incredulity, as if he couldn't fathom that she'd actually think he'd deceive her.