All Chapters of The Devil Owns Me Now: Chapter 181 - Chapter 184

Ronan’s POVThe smell of roasted chicken, gravy and potatoes filled the air before I even got downstairs. The table was set in a fancy way, candles flickering on it. I slid into my seat at the end, far away from everyone and kept my eyes down, on my phone. I scrolled mindlessly on social media, reading memes and doing anything to block everyone out. I didn’t talk because honestly, there was nothing to say. My dad sat across Lara, chatting with her like they were old pals. I ignored both of them totally. Vakrez there too, big and quiet, his arm around my sister. We'd never really talked. He didn't pry or try to ask me any question about leon and I liked that. He clearly didn’t even care about me like that and honestly, I was very glad that he didn’t. He got the hint that I didn’t want to be bothered. But Lara and Mum? They didn't get the hint and kept glancing my way, whispering to themselves and trying to pull me in with smiles and questions. “Pass the rolls, Ron?” I'd nod and slid

“What are you even saying?” My dad shot back at my mum, his voice booming. He threw his hands up, pacing a little. “Just take a look at them! Tell me if this behavior looks normal! This is very off, and you all know it.” My mum sighed, rubbing her forehead. “I know, okay? We all know it's not normal. But it's clear Ronan won't take it easy on anyone who tries to separate him from Leon or kick him out. So please, enough of this already and just go back to dinner.” The room went quiet for a second with everyone staring at us. Lara was looking with her hand over her mouth, Vakrez was leaning back in his chair like he didn't give a shit about what was happening, my aunt and uncle were looking at me especially like I’ve lost my damn mind and the bodyguards stood by the door, waiting for orders but not moving.“Ronan, please let go of Leon so he can join us for dinner,” My mum said softly, looking right at me. Her eyes were pleading, like she just wanted peace.I didn't want to releas