MAXINE

As I turned to leave, Varis called my name. I paused and turned back to look at him, trying to mask the anxiety I felt. The look on his face was unreadable.

“Maxine,” he began, “I just have one question: are you truly in love with Ronan?”

The question caught me off guard so, I gave him a small smile. “No,” I said even though my heart raced. “It’s all part of an act.”

As I said that, I knew it was a complete lie. But they couldn't know that. Kris crossed his arms ...