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Seriously? I’m trying to play nice, to make up with him, and he doesn’t even want to talk to me? Doesn’t even want to try? Ugh!
Emily: Well, he doesn’t need to act like such a possessive jerk about it.
I was hoping Ember would agree with me, and be on my side. I waited, watching the three dots that indicated she was typing.
Ember: Don’t forget how jealous you got when I showed up. Remember, I can see people’s auras, and I could sense how envious you were.
She had a point, but still, I hadn’t attacked her. And I needed my friend to have my back right now, even if I was acting like a buffoon. I furiously texted her back, telling her that Cassian shouldn’t have behaved like a neanderthal and that he wasn’t my boyfriend, and at least Griffin told me he wanted to be my mate, and yada yada… Let’s just say that I rambled for a bit longer than I cared to admit, and after I hit send, I instantly regretted the long rant I’d bestowed upon Ember. I’d have to apologize for that later after I cooled down a bit.
But for now, I was too annoyed that Ember pointed out my contradiction, annoyed that Cassian was mad about the kiss, annoyed that I even kissed Griffin to begin with, which made me even more irritated because I had no reason to feel bad about that? Basically, I was pissed at everything.
So, I did what any other person would do. I threw the phone to the floor in a tantrum and pouted.
“Wow.” Griffin whistled from the couch. “Someone’s fussy.”
I jumped up from the chair with more force than intended, but I couldn’t help it. I was behaving like an ass—yet, in that moment, it felt so justified. Too bad. I’d realize later how stupid I looked. “Don’t you start with me,” I snapped.
“Just because you’re mad at Cassian, don’t get pissy with me. Just call him so you two can work this out already.”
“I tried texting him, but he doesn’t want to talk to me,” I mimicked in a childish manner. “Besides, why are you so eager for me to make up with him? Shouldn’t you be happy that he’s out of the picture?”
Griffin sighed, sitting up to face me. “Not when it means my mate is unsatisfied. I can feel your emotions, you know. Not in the same way as Ember, but I can feel your anguish. Just give him some time to get over it. I’d be pissed, too.”
I sighed—a bit overexaggerated if I do say so myself—and I threw my arms into the air. “Oh, so now you’re taking his side?”
Was I being irrational? Maybe. Did I care? Absolutely not. I was too wrapped up in my own bitter resentment to listen to reason.
“I’m going to the bedroom for a while to be by myself,” I muttered. “Just tell me if your symptoms get any worse. It’s almost midnight, so I’ll see you in the morning.” I didn’t wait for a response before closing the door and leaning against the frame.
What was wrong with me? Why was I behaving like an immature child?
I lay on the bed, eventually falling asleep. You’d think it would be the only moment of peace I’d had, but even my dreams wouldn’t let me rest.
