I stiffened at his words, my heart beating fast as the room fell quiet, his eyes watching me closely. Did he see us?

My mind wandered to what might happen if Derick finds out that I spent the past two days with his brother.

A war could start between them, and I know Derick well enough to know he won't let it slide. No… no, he can't know what happened, it would break him.

"Derick, what are you talking about? Uh, of course, there's no one else," I told him, avoiding his gaze.

"Macy, where did you go these past two days? This time, I want the truth." He said,...