The city had fallen into quiet darkness by the time I reached my room, but the stillness was nothing close to peace. My body ached with exhaustion, yet sleep felt like an impossible luxury. Every time I closed my eyes, I replayed Kieth’s words, the way they had sunk beneath my skin. If you’re lying, I’ll still keep you.
The terrifying part wasn’t his suspicion. It was the truth in my chest that wanted him to keep me, even if it meant drowning in my own lies.
I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, the silk sheets cool against my bare arms. My heart was restless, like it had no place to settle. It had been hours since that moment in the living room, but his voice still lingered in my ears. He hadn’t pressed me further, hadn’t demanded explanations. He’d simply looked at me like he already k
