21. Misunderstood

"Y-you know? H-how did you find out?"

Was I vocal about it through my actions? I was very careful about it for fear that Lennox would only mock me.

How can I face him now as if nothing had happened? I was not planning on telling him anything, but let these feelings die.

Alpha Lennox's face turned serious. "I know what? Are we thinking the same? Oh, are you saying it was about me saying I like you? That was a joke, Keira. Why would you like someone who rejected you a few years ago? Believe me. I am not worth it."

You are worth it, I wanted to say but stopped myself.

Yes. Why would I continue liking him? Only a fool would still want the person who hurt her. That dupe was none other than me. But my foolish heart would not listen to me.

The alpha touched his forehead and thought for a second. "You like me?"

I faked a horrified look. "What the fuck? I would never like a bastard like you, Alpha Lennox."

"Bastard?"

"I mean…someone like you."

"O-okay. I thought you seriously like me. That s