Deception
His tone, smooth as velvet, tried to lull me to think otherwise, but it was his body's reaction to her name that convinced me he had previous knowledge—more than he wanted to admit.
"You knew about her," I accused. "When I told you that she was in Savannah, you already knew, didn't you?"
"I wasn't sure..."
I took a step back. "You lied to me?"
Nox reached for my arms, gently holding me by my shoulders. "I've never lied to you."
"Have you always told me the truth?"
"Yes."
"All of the truth?"
His neck straightened as his chin jettisoned outward. "I told you from the beginning that I'd never lie to you. I also told you that I'd share things when I was ready."
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