Pull your mask back on.

“I don’t think I’m at liberty to say things that are personal,” Ethan finally answered, to Lily’s disappointment and obvious chagrin. She took her hand from his quickly, and pursed her lips.

Ethan however didn’t look like he cared that she was currently being left in the dark.

“Look, whatever you want to know, you already have your ways of finding out, as you said.” He told her so teasingly and the dark haired beauty looked away.

“Does that mean you’re not on my side?” Lily asked him. “You and I are meant to be on the same side. Can’t you see that?”

“Why?”

His one-word questions topped her short, and she turned to glare at him. However, he met her gaze squarely and his eyes were just as cold, if not colder than hers.

Ethan continued with a straight face. “Clearly, you’re fueled by your own agenda. Your idea of being on your side means for me to be your puppet. And I’m sure you know, I am no one’s prey.”

He trailed his hand up her waist and to her upper back, leaving tingles on her bod