Selene

Somehow, bitterness flashed across her face before she could hide it. She withdrew her hand and hurried out of the house so as not to be heard.

"Do you think I don't know the meaning of flatterer when I hear it? Don't make me laugh!" Memories of Mike's womanizing flashed before her eyes. Was that why she reacted so strangely around Joshua? Was she really so easily swayed by the empty words and promises of a man who said that she would respond to the attention he gave her? The thought lowered her confidence and ignited her anger. Anger directed at herself, but directed at her unwanted acquaintance.

Her...