Caleb bowed stiffly and stalked away, his footsteps heavy with suppressed rage.
When he disappeared around the corner, I looked down at the woman still pressed against my chest.
"You can stop pretending now."
Juliette lifted her head, the wounded expression vanishing instantly. In its place was a satisfied smile.
"I don't know what you mean."
"You won that argument handily. There was no need to play the victim."
"Playing the victim was much more satisfying." She grinned up at me. "Did you see his face when he had to apologize? I thought his head might explode."
I chuckled despite myself. "You're a cruel woman, Juliette Thornwood."
"You keep saying that. I'm starting to think it's a compliment."
"Perhaps it is."
She pulled back slightly, but I kept my hand on her lower back. She d
