Chapter 8 220 Kayla sneered inwardly , I really overestimated Marianna's patience . Thought she'd wait longer to make a move . And I sure underestimated the grip she has on Tristian . I bear her so terribly , and he stil doen't find her disgustang Even with Tristian clearly furing , Kayla stayed surprisingly calm . She gave a faile , tied her head slightly , and played dumb . She replied . " Tris , you confused me . What exactly did I do an school Sounds the it was so fill and it's gut you losing your mind . You say I bullied someone Who is it ? Tristian scoffed and took a step closer , his tone sharp . " Someone came to me drently , and you're sill crying a play innocent ? " Kayla thought bitterly . Just the same . No matter the truth , no matter how I enim in Insin's eyes . I've already been found guilty ! She let out a mocking laugh Way are you getting all worked up I'm taller the truth 16m - baly anyone In fact . I was actually being helpful today ! " Tristian's brows knitted clearly caught off guard by her reply . Kayla didn't leave him hanging . She fashed a bright and ferdess college completely los be mind today . She asked me to bully her . " Since teachers are always going on about how we should help others . I figured why not lend bera band You think I'm kind right Tris ? ' Tristian narrowed his eyes . looking dangerous . He jabbed a finger in Kayla's Grection and yelled Tont believe you're twisting the story like this . No wonder you're out of control Mom and Dud have dearly been way too soft on you Kayla gave a quiet , mocking snort , thinking . So much for being composed and dever . Lose your cod this ix . I wonder what people would think if they saw the real you . " She met his blazing stare without flinching and retorted . ' So what are you gonna do ? " Tristian's voice turned glacial , his eyes dangerous . " If you screw up , you own it . Tomorrow , you're apologizing to that girl in front of everyone . If she forgives you , fine . I'll let this go and won't tell Mom and Dad . " Kayla couldn't help but laugh out loud . It was the exact same line Tristian threw at her in her past life . She retorted , " Apologize to her ? Tris , come on . What exactly is going on between you and Marianna , huh ? You seem awfully eager to defend her . " Her voice was sharp with sarcasm , and inside , she thought , " Let's say I was bullying Marianna , and so what ? Compared to what she did to me , this doesn't even scratch the surface . And she's already crying victim ? What's she gonna do when I really come after her ? " 9:09 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 8 65 vouchers Tristian's eyes flickered . He hadn't expected Kayla to be so blunt . He blurted out a quick denial , " There's nothing between me and her . You're the one acting like you've done nothing wrong . " If you won't apologize , at least you'll pay another way . Let me see if you're still so stubborn then . " His gaze swept the room , then landed on a pair of scissors on the shelf . He grabbed them and tapped them lightly against his palm as he stepped closer . The cold clack of metal hitting his obsidian beads echoed through the room , sharp and rhythmic . Kayla found the sound irritating . But her eyes lit up for a second . Beneath her calm expression was a flicker of anticipation . She mused , ' So it's happening again , just like last time . Well , this time , I'm not backing down . ' Tristian didn't catch the shift in her expression . He took another step forward and snapped , " I'm giving you one last chance . Are you going to apologize or not ? " Kayla glanced at the scissors , then back at him with a flat , unreadable look . Her voice was light , like she genuinely didn't care . " What if I don't ? Are you gonna kill me or something ? "