Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 188

"Ruby?"

Cassian's deep voice rumbled in her ear.

Ruby blinked, startled, and looked up to meet his gaze. His eyes held a mixture of concern for Gennifer and a suspicion that cut straight through her.

"Maybe… it was just an accident…" Gennifer hurriedly interjected, her voice trembling, as if desperate to shield Ruby from blame.

Tears still streaked Gennifer's delicate face, making her look even more pitiable.

"I didn't do it."

"It wasn't her."

Ruby and Sylas spoke at the same time.

Cassian's eyes darkened for a moment, and a dangerous glint flashed across his face as their voices overlapped.

"What are you, a mind reader?" His tone was cutting, showing Sylas no mercy.

Ruby instinctively shrank back, as if Cassian and Gennifer were wild animals she needed to escape. Sylas stepped in front of her protectively, shielding her from Cassian's icy stare.

Gennifer's quiet sobs echoed in the background, fueling Cassian's irritation until his chest felt tight, like something was clawing at him from the inside.

He looked down at Gennifer's ankle—an angry red mark had already swollen badly, despite only a few minutes having passed.

Such an injury...

Cassian's gaze flickered, landing unsteadily on Ruby. He opened his mouth to speak, then thought better of it and swallowed his words.

Ruby's expression turned to stone.

She stared at Cassian, her eyes unreadable, then abruptly stepped forward.

"Open the door. I'm leaving."

She brushed past Gennifer and stopped in front of Bennett.

Bennett looked as if he wished he could disappear, glancing helplessly at Cassian for guidance.

Ruby's words made Cassian snap his head up, whatever he'd been about to say dying on his lips.

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