LORRETA

The question hung in the air between us like thick smoke, the kind that choked the life out of people

Michelle didn't blink, just sat there with her elbows on the table and her eyes on mine waiting for an answer

“That's ridiculous” My voice sounded almost breathless. Why did my voice sound almost breathless?

“You sure about that?” she chipped pleasantly

“Yes,” I answered too quickly. Michelle's brow arched, leveling me with a suspicious look.

My fingers balled into a fist at thinking that I could be in...love with Elion. The idea of it all was laughable. Of course, I no longer wanted to shove a knife into...