Page 134 of Vicious Bonds

I found out…about you and Alora.

Silence again, only this time it’s deafening.

That was a long time ago, Willow.

I know.

So why be angry about it?

I’m not angry.

Jealous, then.

I’m not jealous, I counter, rolling my eyes, and I can’t believe it, but he chuckles.

You are.

You know what? Just leave me alone please. I’m not jealous. It just caught me off guard, that’s all.

Another laugh.Sure, okay.

I sink lower in the plush bed, pulling the quilt over my face.

You have nothing to worry about. It was just a stupid, drunk night for both of us. Nothing even happened.

I don’t respond. I don’t want to, and I’m not quite sure I believe him.

What can I do to prove it to you?he asks.

“There’s nothing you can do. Whatever you had with her happened, and it is what it is,” I say out loud, as if that will solidify it. “I’m over it.”

Are you? Because it sure doesn’t sound or feel like it.

“Well, I am.” I fold my arms. Goodness, what the hell is wrong with me? Acting like a spoiled brat. What is this man doing to me?

I’m at an inn, in Luxor. Killian and I will be leaving in the morning on a fast train to Vanora.

Great.

He lets out a loud sigh that washes through me.

What are you wearing?

“What?”

I didn’t stutter.

I frown, lowering my eyes to my tank top. Beneath the quilt, I’m only in my panties.

Ah. So, you’re half naked then? I hope you’re alone.

Shut up. I fight a smile.

I plan on taking a shower.

Good for you,I think sarcastically. He gives pause.

I can’t stop thinking about you, Willow.

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