16. Torn Apart.

CARA

Breathless.

I can't…. I can't breathe properly. I feel…. I feel like my brain is about to burst out of my head.

“Cara?”

“W–where… where is he?” I stammer out.

“Last I checked, he was in your dad's study office. I am guessing they should be done by now.” Her hand caresses my left cheek softly. “Is everything alright darling?”

I manage to flash her a weak smile and a couple of nods. “Yeah. I–I am just hungry and tired. I want to go to my room now.” I sputter out, standing up to my feet.”

I bend and give her a quick peek on the cheek. “Goodnight mum.”

“Goodnight darling. Sweet dreams.”

“Sweet dreams.” I chorus back as I begin to head for the stairs, with only one destination raging throughout my entire mind….

Dad's office.

I get to the stairs and begin to climb. I can't fucking believe this. Mum was clearly not joking or laughing when she was saying that Dane will be living here with us. But I have to confirm for myself.

I need to hear the news from the damned horse’s mouth if he