Chapter 43: Bitter Truths

She didn’t answer.

She didn’t know what to say. She was pretty convinced that she had escaped unnoticed.

How did Lance find her?

“What are you doing here?” she asked trying to get more time.

“I should be the one asking you this, don’t you think?” he asked taking a few more steps forward. “What’s inside your bag?” he pointed at her arms.

She automatically clenched it against her chest.

“Nothing.”

Lance smiled.

“Come on, Violet. I know you, and you are not the best liar, you know that.”

She gulped.

“Lance, please, just trust me on this one, okay? I promise you I know what I’m doing.” she begged looking inside his eyes.

After all, they had a brother and sister connection. They always had. And even though his feelings towards her were something different, she knew he cared about her.

“What do you mean? What is going on, Violet?” he frowned. “Arden didn’t mention you having to do anything else regarding that mission, so why are you here?”