Chapter 20

I inhaled deeply and took a step away from him, then began dragging my fingers through my disheveled hair. I tried to ignore him while I pulled out dried leaves and twigs, but I could feel him watching me. I pulled my hands back to my sides and he took a step forward, grunting when I refused to speak to him. He then seized my chin.

"I'm going to ask you a question and you're going to answer me truthfully." His serious gaze was fixed on me as he awaited my response, and I nodded once more, feeling my throat dry. "Why did you try to run from...