Carlota’s POV
Gabriel kept staring at the door even after Paxton left. His face was full of confusion, like his mind was running in circles. I could tell he was replaying Paxton’s words again and again because that was exactly what I was doing too.
“What did he mean by that?” he whispered, almost talking to himself. “If only I knew… knew what? Why say something like that and just walk out?”
I tried not to look too interested. I didn’t want him digging into things he wasn’t supposed to know. My heart was beating too fast, and my palms were sweaty inside my jacket. I hated how anything related to my secret made me feel like this.
“Maybe he’s just trying to annoy you,” I said softly.
But Gabriel shook his head. “No. I doubt it.” He turned his eyes on me again, searching my face too clos
