Chapter 69

Zane's expression visibly stiffened. Before I could dwell on it, he suddenly asked, "Earlier at the bar, when you said you never liked me—did you mean it?" I froze. Why was he bringing that up again? When we played that game, he'd acted indifferent, like it didn't matter. So, why was he suddenly asking about it again? Was he trying to gauge my feelings before answering my question? Or was he testing me, waiting for me to admit that I liked him, just so he could mock and humiliate me? As my mind raced, Zane leaned in closer. "Was it the truth? Answer me!" His warm breath on my neck made me shiver all over. Images flashed through my mind—him backing out of the game to avoid kissing me in front of Callie, him being gentle and protective toward her. At that moment, everything became crystal clear. The only person he ever loved was Callie. Hoping for anything else was just wishful thinking on my part. I took a small breath and smiled at him. "We were playing truth or dare. So, of