Spellbound by Her
"You already know how this works. You dressed up so nicely just to beg me for money. Don't pretend you don't understand the trade."
His dark eyes gleamed with chilling cruelty. "How are you any different from them? At least they don't pretend to be virtuous."
Tears spilled over, and I fled the room in a panic.
"That was a little harsh, Rylan."
"Yeah, man. She was crying. I almost felt bad for her."
"What? Are you feeling sorry for her now?" Rylan's tone dropped low.
"Honestly, she's not that bad. She's pretty, quiet, and does everything right."