My complaints died as quickly as they came. He exhaled, and relaxed against the seat. I recognize the road leading back to the airport, just as much as I recognize his silence.
“ It's not what you think…”
“ What do you think I'm thinking?” He countered, eyes narrowed.
I roll my eyes in exhaustion and glanced in his direction.
His eyes are closed, but the muscles around his jaw are tight, contracting intermittently.
It's clear he thinks Ethan and I are some kind of lovers, and I'm hiding it from him.
Clearly.
“ He introduced me to the pimp!”
Sour on my tongue, the words leave my lips in a defined breath.
Sharp. Curt. Low. Striking.
His eyebrows raised on their own. The surprise in his eyes matched the question at the tip of his tongue.
“ I needed a job. Tuition was a lot to ha
