My Secret, My Bully, My Mates by Miss L

Chapter 71

I blasted through my workout, not going too heavy since I was on my own, but I took all of my muscles to complete failure. I have to start pushing myself now. I need to be better, stronger. I have a year to get ready.

I got home around 6:30 and went straight to the kitchen to fuel back up. I didn’t have more than my protein shake before my workout, which was a mistake. I am starving and my grumbling stomach is agreeing with me. If I don’t eat, I’m going to be sore in the morning.

“Where have you been? We eat dinner at six.” A growl comes from the table making me jump and turn around gripping the edge of the counter.

sh*t!” I really wish people would stop

over to see my dad and Mateo sitting together at the kitchen table, plates half empty. They never eat in here. Mateo is looking at me,

can’t even hide it. I have never been allowed to eat with them unless we had company. And as far as I can tell, there is or was no company. I took a look around the kitchen to make sure I didn’t miss anyone else in the room.

an order.” He’s talking to his plate now.

by force. I can see in his eyes he’s only doing this for Mateo’s sake, not for me. To appease my brother, not because he suddenly feels affection for me. I take

I have training every night during that time. I have had training during that time, seven days a week for the last two years. You have never wanted me to sit with you before and I don’t believe that you actually want me around now.

the screech of chair legs and the unmistakable sound of my brother’s footsteps. I don’t slow for him this time though. It is taking all I

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