Treachery

“Then just tell me what it is, and we can get this over with a lot faster than attending a party.”

His lips quirk at the corners.

“And give up the opportunity I have to show you off? That’s not going to happen. It’s been a long time since I’ve attended one of these events with a date I actually enjoyed having at my side.”

“Your abducted date,” I remind him. “I’m a hostage.”

His only response is to grin in my direction, a glimmer brightening his gaze as the car pulls onto the highway.

Unable to stand the silence, I ask, “When will it be enough for you, Ta

His head turns so that he’s staring at our reflection in the privacy glass, a shadow falling over his face as he says, “I’m not sure that point will ever come, but if it does, I’ll be sure to let you know when this is all over.”