Book 2 - Chapter 11

“Cain!”

Lianne stood up quickly as soon as she recognized him. The necklace in her hand dangled wildly in response — a reaction that was comparable to her heartbeat, drumming wildly against her rib cage.

“Ahh...you saying my name is music to my ears, Lianne, ” he commented, pleased, but exuding aura that wasn’t like earlier when he was in front of her friends.

“I suppose you don’t know how to knock?” Lianne glared at him, her sarcastic tone clear.

“This door is already open Lianne, and also, I’m not used to knocking. All doors are opened for me, ” he said with greater sarcasm.

‘I know what I ask and I mean the door in the living room!’ that thought crossed her mind. Lianne wanted to ask him this, but chose a different question instead.

“Why were you able to come inside a