Chapter 76 — Julian is over there.

I blink a few times while Tyler's face gets closer. I'm sure that anyone who looks at this from the right angle thinks that we're kissing. It makes my throat narrow. He doesn't go any further than that, fortunately. Although our faces are close, it's not a really dangerous distance.

“Are you afraid?” He asks slowly, rousing me from my thoughts.

“I feel a bit uncomfortable, to be honest.” I give a sad smile. “I mean… there's someone following me around, I don't feel safe outside my home. And you never know what they might do.”

“You could think of this as a test. If it's Laura who's taking these photos, she'll certainly twist this moment. That's how she acts, after all.”

“You're right,” I say, holding my breath. “A trap!”

“Besides, maybe you'll get what you want.” Tyler gives me an enigmatic wink that leaves me confused. I open my lips to ask what he means by that, but h