LILITH
At his words, I rubbed my nose, heat from embarrassment creeping into my cheeks.
Truthfully, I’d forgotten all about it, too lost in my thoughts. But the way he said it made it sound deliberate, as if I’d ignored him on purpose.
But because that was indeed my plan, I couldn't say anything to defend myself.
“Let’s go,” he said with a low chuckle.
Left with no choice, I fell in step beside him.
On the way out, I waved at Maggie at the front desk, and she returned it with an enthusiastic wave of her own.
Dean’s car was parked right outside. He opened the door for me, and I slid in without a word.
The ride started in silence, but unlike before, it wasn’t peaceful. Beneath the quietness, something had shifted—unspoken and faintly charged.
For me, I still hadn’t figured out how t
