Renee coiled in on herself.
… What did he just say?
“It couldn’t have been that bad,” Jason lightly protested. “I’m a good guy.”
Still, Renee shook her head.
“Is it the atmosphere? Being in here?” he asked, slightly amused. “Do I burn your flame?”
… That mind reading activity of his could go to hell.
“Why are you doing this?” Renee asked, instead of letting him in.
“I think you know,” Jason purred. “I’m after a specific amount of information,” his smile reached his eyes this time.
… Her secrets.
The shade that secured her heart began to burn.
… He can’t have them!
Renee’s frown deepened. She filled her mind with fragmented feelings. None too telling but all too important to resist.
“You want my secrets?” she whispered carefully, pronouncing every last word.
Jason, how
