CHAPTER 25 – Close to the truth

KYLIE's POV

The night air wrapped around me like a warm embrace, the ghostly feelings from moments ago still playing in my mind. I wanted desperately to be held, so I hugged myself as I waited for Elijah's reply.

"So, let's hear it then."

He let out a heavy breath and looked at me intently before shaking his head.

"There are some truths you can't take back once you've had them, Kylie."

"Maybe you're right. But I'm tired of being in the dark where it matters. Come on, Elijah. You still think it best to give me half-truths after what just happened?"

"And what exactly just happened?" he asked, and I looked at him somewhat astounded.

"Elijah? What are you trying to do?"

"Nothing." he said, and shrugged, "I'm not doing anything, I'm just asking what you believe just happened?"

I narrowed my eyes at him, trying to take control of my emotions. If I didn't know any better, I would say Elijah was trying to gaslight me.

"we will come to that." I said, after a pause, "We will come to that after