“Then why hasn’t he returned any of our calls? Why wouldn’t he see me when I went by the office today?” “I would never stop him from having a relationship with anyone. I don’t want your hate for me to take him away from my parents.” “My family has been his only family since his parents passed away. Isla’s attention slides to her, and I see the icy look in her eyes before she hides it behind a look of sadness. “There is no Dillon and you,” June puts in. “I know you hate me.” Snorting, I shake my head as June steps up onto the porch and comes to stand next to me, resting her hands on her very pregnant, very round stomach. “I don’t think we have anything to talk about.” I cross my arms over my chest as a chill from the wind slides over my skin. “I just want to talk,” Isla says softly, turning to face me, looking remorseful. Hanging up my cell phone, I turn the knob and swing the door open. “Is there something I can help you with?” she asks loud enough for me to hear through the door. “Who knows, but you’re not dealing with her alone,” she mutters as I hear the sound of her car getting closer then the crunch of gravel, and a moment later, I hear her car door slam. “What does she even want?” I whisper, more to myself than my cousin. “Do you want me to call Dillon?” June questions softly, and I think about it for a second, but the idea of him dealing with her doesn’t sit well with me… or the ugly green monster that lives in my head. “I just want to talk,” she yells, and my hand balls into a fist at my side.

“God, even her voice is annoying,” June gripes, and I groan as Isla pounds on the door.

“I can hear you in there,” Isla calls, and I lean my head back. “I won’t tell you then.” I sigh, wondering if I should just ignore her and pray that she goes away. “Please tell me that bitch is not at your house.”

Until ashlyn by aurora rose reynolds