CHAPTER 45

Jane’s eyes sparkled with defiance. "I’m not playing games. I’m just trying to survive this ridiculous situation we’re in."

Caleb’s smile faded slightly, a more serious look crossing his face. "I know it’s not easy. But you handle it better than anyone else could."

"Flattery will get you nowhere," she said, though she felt a warmth spread through her at his words.

"It’s not flattery," Caleb insisted. "It's the truth."

Jane sighed, the weight of their situation pressing down on her again.

"Why are you doing this, Caleb? Why do you keep trying to get under my skin?"

 "Because you fascinate me," he said simply. "And because I...