Greyson (Lightening Series Book One)

Chapter Twelve

The elevator made its regular noise as it opened and loud music filled my ears. I was a mess. I probably had a blotchy face from my crying, tears welling in my eyes and running down my face. I was freaking cold due to the fact that I quickly laced my converse and literally raced to Grey's penthouse. I left Benny calling my name, begging me not to mention anything but I couldn't careless.

My fucking brother betrayed him.

I don't know what hurt more. The fact it was my own flesh and blood that betrayed Grey or the fact that he's like a brother to him. You don't betray your brothers. No bloody wonder Grey had issues with me, clearly my brother tarnished this before it even started and I was unaware of it all.

I looked around the apartment, noticing Grey immediately. My flight was in two hours but at this point I couldn't give a shit. I needed to hear the truth from Grey, I wanted to know what my brother did.

He was standing with his back to me, looking like he was stirring a freshly brewed coffee. He was gently swaying to the music, letting it consume his entire body. He was wearing a black top and matching skinny jeans, tattoos on show, hair messy on his head and barefoot. He was perfection.

I wanted to smile at him but I couldn't, I just stood there and cried.

He turned placing his cup on the island before looking up towards me. He looked angry by the intrusion but the moment his eyes locked with mine they softened, concern flashing through them. He pressed a button on the remote in front of him and the music stopped.

My cries filled the room. He was over to me in a flash , taking his last steps cautiously and looking me up and down for any sign of injury.

"What's wrong?" He panicked, "Are you hurt?" He asked concerned reaching out for my arm.

I let him pull me into him, the moment my head was against his chest, I sobbed. I clenched my hands into his shirt as he held me, he reached under my pullover and rubbed gentle circles onto my back hushing me with calming words.

"You ok?" He asked pulling away to check my face, I left of a small nod as he brought his hand up drying my tears.

"I-Benny he..."

"Shhh." He hushed me, holding my cheeks between his hands and crouching down so he was eye level. "Breathe Angel...in and out." He mimicked breathing deeply and I followed, feeling my breath come back to me.

"Benny." I stopped feeling myself well up again.

"Breathe baby." He told me placing a light kiss to my forehead, "Benny what?" He asked resting his forehead against mine.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." I cried.

"Your not making any sense Angel." He chuckled lightly.

"W-what did my brother do?" I asked him and immediately his muscles tightened, it was true.

"What did Benny say?" He asked demandingly.

"Jase." I breathed out shakily.

"Jase." He repeated, "Breathe baby your shaking." He scolded pulling me closer to him.

"What did he do Grey?" I asked. "Benny said..Benny said he betrayed your trust and hurt you, what did he do?" I asked in a rush taking deep breaths between each word.

"How about we calm down." He told me softly, "Clean your sticky little face up and we can chat over a nice coffee?" He asked sweetly, consoling me like I was a child.

"Grey...I'm sorry. I didn't know and I.."

"Don't." He warned, "Don't you fucking dare apologise for his actions. This is nothing to do with you, I don't want to hear another apology leaving those pretty little lips. Understood?" He scolded.