Chapter 157

Justice

"Why do you look so bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning? Have fun with Caelin?"

Typically I tell Harley everything. There's no secret too small or too big to bestow upon her, but this one? It feels like both of those. So, for the first time, I hold it in. "Yeah, we had sushi and hung out."

Her eyebrows draw together, seeming to try and figure out if I'm telling her the truth or not. "You hung out?"

"Yeah," I laugh. "You know, we talked, got to know one another. The normal things you do on what equates to a first date."

"But you already know each other."

Harley can smell a lie a mile away from me and I don't know how long I'll be able to keep her from wearing me down. I purposely turn away from her, busying myself by making lunch for today.

She watches, but her voice peaks with interest as she sees me grab the sourdough bread. "Are you making lunch?"

"I am, want me to make you something too?"

Her blonde hair lifts as she blows out a breath in annoyance. "Please, I'm broke