That caught my attention. For the first time since this conversation started, Knox sounded serious. "What you see is what you get, birdie."
His grip tightened slightly on the steering wheel. "I don't wear masks." The smile disappeared. "I don't pretend to be some sunshine golden boy."
The implication was obvious.
Axel.
"I don't tell people what they want to hear." His eyes flickered toward mine. "You'll always know exactly who I am."
The car fell silent.
Then Knox smiled again. A little softer this time. "So give me a chance too."
A pause.
"There." His grin widened. "I asked nicely."
I stared at him. Completely stunned. "You're unbelievable." I genuinely didn't know what else to say.
The confidence. The audacity. The complete lack of concern for normal human behavior.
Knox merel
