#Chapter 18 Live in Fear

Evelyn's POV “I’m sorry,” I start. “This all happened because I was using you as a tool for revenge against Lucas. I shouldn’t have done that.” I let out a sigh, looking up at the darkening sky. Sebastian seems eager for me to continue. “What do you mean?” He questions, searching for something in my expression. I shake my head, knowing that he’ll be disappointed or even angry at my words. “We should end the game, Sebastian—we’re siblings now, after all.” He doesn’t answer immediately, continuing to keep direct eye contact with me. I look back at him with an intensity I didn’t know I could summon, and I wonder what I’m really hoping to find here. Things have been so different since I met Sebastian. Even with our lives tangled together, I find myself enjoying our time together. That’s the part I don’t want to ruin. Even though it isn’t right, I know for sure this can’t continue. Then, without warning, he grabs my shoulders, which makes me jump. “I don’t need you to remin