Page 27 of Begin Again

“What?” Caught in the act, I tore my eyes away and shook my head vigorously. “No I’m not. I’m just trying to make sure you’re still breathing.”

“You turn red when you lie. Did you know that?”

I covered my cheeks and moved away from his bed, so I could get back to my room as fast as possible. “Whatever. Go to sleep.”

“You know it’s true!” he called out, laughing. Self-satisfied, he crossed his arms behind his head. Narcissistic asshole.

“Good night, Kaden.”

I turned my back to him and headed for the door.

“Allie?”

I paused and turned back to look at him. His grin had disappeared.

“I lied,” he said. The words came hesitantly, as if his tongue were heavy. His voice was deeper than usual.

“What do you mean?” I asked as I turned out the living room light.

“That dress,” murmured Kaden. “It looked amazing on you.”

Grinning, I made my way down the hallway and closed my door behind me.

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