"You are part of the rebels?" That is the first thing I ask Ego when Jason leaves us alone so he can talk to the groups. Instead of answering, he just stares at me, then looks away. With the time we've spent together, I learned that his silence now meant answers later, so I don't push him. "Why would Jason trust me, someone he doesn't know, and tell me the plan?"
"Because he trusts me, and I trust you," His voice is as calm as his face.
"You trust me not to let It know?" I scoff, shaking my head.
"I trust your heart won't betray who it cares for," His eyes meet mine as they held nothing but care and vulnerability. My breath gets caught in my throat as I stare at him wide-eyed. His lips curved into a smile as his hand cupped my cheek. I couldn't help but notice how close we were with our
