My back stayed glued to the wall, knees drawn up, arms wrapped so tight around my legs that my fingers ached.
Lucious stood there like a shadow that had learned how to smile. His question still hung in the air: Because if you’re hiding something… I promise I’ll find out.
My mouth went dry and I could taste fear on my tongue, bitter like old medicine.
I forced the words out, voice shaky and small. “I… I wasn’t feeling too strong, sir. My stomach turned suddenly. I felt like I was going to throw up right there in front of everyone, that’s why I ran. Nothing more and it’s not what you’re thinking.”
I even tried to laugh a little, but it came out broken and weak.
Lucious didn’t move, he just stared. Those dark eyes drilled into me like he could peel back my skin and read every secret I h
