Jason sighed, long and sharp. “Believe whatever makes you sleep tonight.”
That only made it worse. Sage’s hands clenched at her sides. “You really think you can dismiss me like that?” she demanded, voice trembling now. “You think I’ll just keep pretending this doesn’t bother me?”
Jason turned back toward her, finally meeting her eyes. “What do you want me to say?”
“I want you to admit it!” she shouted. “Admit that you were staring at her! That you still want her!”
Jason’s jaw worked silently for a moment. The truth sat heavy at the back of his throat, burning to get out, but he swallowed it down. There was no way to win here. “You’re making something out of nothing.”
Sage’s anger tipped over into something more aggressive. She shoved him hard against the chest. “Don’t lie to me, Jason
