Chapter 41

'To be my friend?' Sage tugged at the corner of her lips, supported her head with her hands, and replied, "Hmm…let's see. You're twenty-seven this year, and you're of Romani descent. Your father trained all your siblings harshly except for you. He adored and pampered you. He'd keep you by his side and educate you. You were kidnapped at nine, and you almost lost your life. Your father mobilized his entire clan to save you, and you were able to return home unscathed. But, your seven brothers were not so lucky. Some were hurt, and some had even died during that mission. All to save you." Unfazed, Yoel broke into a grin. "You looked me up online? It seems to me Miss Sage, you are rather interested in me." He was about to move closer to Sage when she continued, "You first had sex when you were sixteen. You did it with a French woman who was five years older than you. Since then, you have only dated older women. At eighteen, you were known as a notorious philanderer— changing partners li