Chapter 65

“Whatever it is, we can talk about it tomorrow .” He caressed my back gently in an attempt to coax me back to sleep.

“No, this is urgent, I need to ask you about it tonight.” I shook his arms fervently.

He pecked me on the forehead, his eyes still closed. “Okay, then tell me. I’m listening.”

“Cecilia was accused of drunk driving and a hit-and-run, but it’s all a setup! I’m begging you, can you help her, please?”

He shuddered a little and slowly let go of my arms. When he opened his eyes. they were icy cold. Theo asked me coldly, “Is this why you came home tonight?”

I felt timid as his icy stare bored into me intently. I wanted to deny it, but I could not find the right words to say.

“Was that why you initiated things with me tonight?” His voice was cold, a clear bloodlust in his tone. “Wanda Lane, do you think that I’m that revolting? So you had no reaction at all, but you had to force yourself to please me?”

I shook my head quickly, answering hastily, “No… it’s nothing like tha