Six

Kira's POV

"We're here," Dad announced as he drove towards a huge black gate.

"Wipe that frown off your face, Kira. And quit folding your arms like a petulant child," Mom chastened, glaring at me.

"Why are you doing this to me?" I grumbled and heard my dad sigh.

"Do not be dramatic. I am mad that we are late for the appointment with Barnes. Don't get me angrier."

"You engaged me to a stranger without my consent and you expect me not to be dramatic? If I were Stella, there's no way I'd be in this car right now."

"Exactly. That foolish girl has corrupted you!" Dad snapped.

The gates pulled open and my stomach turned queasy as our car slipped into the compound. My mouth dropped as I gaped at the huge mansion before us.

"Just how many people live here?"

Mom shook her head in disapproval. "You have to act with dignity. You cannot be so uncouth when you meet with Mr Barnes, do you understand Kira?"

I grumbled that I was going to do whatever the hell I wanted. My brows k