Feverish Longing

Alistair looked like I'd just punched him in the gut. His handsome face went rigid, and his voice came out hoarse. "From the way you acted before, I thought... I thought you didn't hate me."

I took a shaky breath and lied through my teeth. "Yeah, you've helped me so much. Honestly, I should be grateful to you."

"So, everything you agreed to do with me before... was it just to repay me for all the