49

ADELINE

Anger rolls through me in thick, uncontrollable waves.

Who the hell does he think he is? Judging me like he’s any better? Like I’m the one who’s screwed up here?

I stalk down the deck, barely aware of where I’m going. The ocean breeze whips against my skin, but it does nothing to cool the fire in my veins.

All the words I should have said claw at my throat. I should have told him exactly w