He kissed me back, but then recoiled, studying me. I felt uncomfortable under his gaze.
"What's the matter?" I asked him, batting my eyelashes. I had to continue the innocent act.
Pinching my cheek, he asked, "Should I assume your deflection means you are trying to seduce me?"
Underneath him, I was helpless. There was nothing I could do. My only hope was to charm him, let his guard down, then I might be able to find his weak points.
It would be a long battle, and I had to be patient.
"I didn't answer because I thought you already knew," I whispered breathy and tilting my head, gripping his shirt collar. "You can read me like a book."
He kissed me again, more eagerly than the first time but pulled back once more, his eyes darting all over my face. My heart sank. What else di
