Chapter 108: Undone

"You...want to know who I really am." He says, carefully chewing.

I know my words are vague, but I feel he understands what it is I am asking.

"l am..." He says and I lean forward, eager to hear what he has to say. "Who I need to be." He says, ducking his gaze low.

"...what does that mean?" I ask, my brows furrowing in confusion.

He picks out another piece of meat with his fork.

"As much as I would like you to come out of your shell and be who you really are around me. I also like people to work for what it is they need. You want to know who I really am, I'll let you figure that out." He smiles. "Besides, it's more fun that way, instead of just telling you." He places the meat on his fork in his mouth and chews with the grace and might of a king.

Why does he have to be so damn attractive?

I'm supposed to be angry for him avoiding my question, but all I can think about is...I shake my head.