Chapter 126

126.

“We would act as a couple so that no one wondered about my

meetings with a reporter, and we could avoid the fear of getting caught if

we tried to sneak around and communicate secretly. You could also be a

part of “family” events and get to see and know the people that we’ll be

“talking” about first hand. This won’t be a week-long process, Bella. This

organization was hundreds of years in the making. It’ll take years to break it

open.”

I was glad I had finished my meal already…I would have choked

on it. Years? This guy was nuts if he thought I would agree to be his fake

fiancé for years.

I stood up and picked up my purse. Sammie stood up as well. For a

second, remembering where I was and who I was with, a dagger of fear

stabbed me in my chest. He must have seen it on my face because he

stepped to the side, clearing my path to the door. He wasn’t going to force

me to do this. I was ashamed of myself for putting myself in a position

where t