"What?" I whispered, stunned.
"You heard me," he continued, his gaze piercing. "Just because I don't talk about him doesn't mean I don't know everything. So if you keep defying me, you'll regret your choice."
I froze, words failing me, unsure whether to speak or move. My mind went blank.
Then I felt Nuala's hand on my arm. "Just go along with him," she murmured. "Don't give him a reason to make things worse."
I looked at her, and she lowered her voice even further, speaking almost as a plea, her words laced with concern. "Even if you don't want to… think about your man. I know you don't want to be separated from him. Please, brother… do what Dad wants for now."
Just for Zayn… I can't lose him, I thought, my chest tightening. The thought of being apart from him was unbearable.