Selene's lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but then she clamped her mouth shut.

Was it something unspeakable?

The more she hesitated, the more my curiosity grew. "Why aren't you saying anything? Is it something you can't talk about, or are you simply lying?"

Her lips tightened into a thin line. "It's none of your business. Listen, if you're angry at me, take it out on me. Don't drag others into it."

I frowned, her words ...