Page 176 of The Billionaire's Secret
"Fine, say I believe you." She wrings her fingers together, "What were you talking about with her?" She sets her jaw. "Why do you go running every time she calls?"
Shit, I'd done no wrong so why the hell am I feeling defensive?
I draw in a breath, "I can’t tell you. I told you, I won't put you in danger."
She throws up her hands. "And you want me to stay? When there are so many secrets between us?"
"When I make a promise, I keep it, Gigi. Unlike you."
She pales.
"Shit." I drag my fingers thought my hair, "I didn't mean it."
"Sure you did."
We glare at each. She's right. She brings out the worst in me. She makes me feel things I never have... She makes me hurt.Fuck! Why is this thing between us so complicated?Sweat trickles down my back. "You’re right." I glance away. "Whatever was between us, it’s over."
I turn to leave.
"And you say you love me?" she huffs.
I walk toward the exit.
"I can be a game, but there are no winners, what am I?"her voice stops me.
I pause, then because I can’t fucking resist, I answer, "Blame."
"What’s another name for Saint?" she asks.
I grip the door frame, "Don’t do this, Gigi."
"Answer me," she snarls.
I step through the doorway.
"Coward," her voice follows me out.
I freeze.
"You heard me," she huffs, "You don’t have the courage to face up to what’s between us."
"And you do?"
"Yes." She presses her hand to her belly, "Everything I am doing is out of love."
"For whom, Gigi? Everything you’re doing is to punish me."
"There are some things bigger than you and me."
"Like what? Lies? Betrayal? Your affliction for that…man who shot you? He’s taking advantage of you. He’s using you Gigi."
"So be it."
"He’ll never let your friend go."
"He will."
"It was all a farce. If you leave here, you’ll never be safe."
