Chapter 22

Brielle's heart clenched. She'd been steeling herself to ask the same thing. "You tell me," she said, meeting his gaze head on. "You're the one who chose her. You should know her like the back of your hand." His eyes changed in a blink. He became guarded. Brielle was uncomfortable with the shifting of moods. It was as if he was hiding something. "Did I say something wrong?"

Xander leaned away, then straightened. His face was in deep contemplation. "You have to pay me if you want...