Maybe my ice queen act got under his skin. He tried to kiss me again as he leaned in. I tried to dodge, but his lips were like fire.

"Don't!" I turned my head. "You want to make this messier than it already is?"

Richard just... deflated, and let me go.

I straightened up and headed for my room. Thought he'd take the hint and leave, but no. "Sophia, let me move back in. We can at least fake it till Grandpa's birthday. It'll give him peace of mind. What do ...