Chapter Twenty-Two

Without another word, he ripped his gaze from me and left the kitchen, “I guess I annoyed Toothless off,” I mumbled, watching his figure drift into the distance. I silently hoped for him to look back at me, a hope that dreaded me. I was supposed to use him for information against Venturi, but I’m finding myself drawn into his presence and wanting more of him with every second that has passed. Every time I built my walls, it only took those damn sparks to make them come crumbling down like pieces of clay. 

“You like him.” Alec’s voice tore me away from the door he passed minutes ago.

I blinked, rapidly, clearing my throat as I saw the soft smile he played, “What? No!” I spattered out, I fought the urge to facepalm myself.

“Of course, she doesn’t,” Austin was quick to join in, sounding very confident in himself, “Because lovely Jisoo here, is going to fall for me.” He winked, t