Plagued by nightmares of her father's imprisonment and Kellan's disappearance, Wren enlists the help of her friends to uncover the truth.
But can she be honest with herself? Promised in marriage, she faces the toughest decision of her life--which gu...
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
I lifted the hem of my skirt and lowered onto the edge of the chair, trying to avoid dirtying my dress with the charred lava that hugged the back of it. Jaxon paced in front of me, rubbing the back of his neck.
"I only have two questions." Jax halted and stuffed his hands into his pockets. "Now that the good people of Acklemar know about Kellan's knotted ring, how about you answer the question that's on everyone's mind?"
My stomach twisted, making me almost wish I was facing down Otis again. You wouldn't.
Sweetness, you know I love you, but I think it's time you answered the question I asked you back at my house in Swallow Falls, don't you? I've certainly traveled far enough to hear it.
I held my breath and gripped the armrests, bracing for the impact of his next question.
"I think everyone here, including me, wants to know what your feelings are for me."
Right now? I think I hate you. The chair flashed from white to a dark shade of rose.
Jaxon grinned and shifted his weight to the other foot. You can lie to yourself, but that chair will always uncover the truth.
You're enjoying this way too much.
"How about I make this easy for you." He tilted his head, with a coy smile gracing his lips. "Do you like me?"
"Sure." The chair glowed white. I'm so going to punch you for this later.
Jax chuckled. "That word almost sounded forced."
"What can I say?" I crossed my arms. "I love being interrogated about things I'd rather keep private."
Jax leaned back on his heels. "Fair enough. But how do you feel about me romantically?"
Seriously? I thought you only had two questions. You're already on number three.
Kellan propped his head up on his fist and raised an eyebrow.
I still have to prove there's no damage done, Sweetness, Jaxon answered. And if you didn't keep avoiding the question, we'd be done already.
Sweetness? Kellan rolled his eyes. Bleck. Not very original.
Jaxon wandered behind me, ignoring Kellan. He brushed his hand along the top of my shoulders, making my skin tingle. "Your answer?"
"It would be hard to argue there isn't a connection between us." I crossed my legs, and dragged my hand over the fabric, exposing his spiral ring. "This definitely suggests we're more than just friends."
"More than just friends?" Jessica jumped out of her seat. "I have pictures of you two sleeping together!" She waved her phone in the air. "I'd call that more than friends."
