Chapter ONE - Weebly

“No, I haven’t.” She started to argue and he lifted a
finger, silencing her. “I’ve barely lied to you at all.”
“But you admit that you have lied.”
“Of course I have. Just as you’ve lied to me. You
and I are never going to be friends, Sephira. This entire
encounter has been founded on a lie. And because I’ve
proven a match for you in this little game, you’re
suddenly indignant.”
She stared at him.
Ethan drained his cup and set it down on the table.
“I’m disappointed in you.” He stood and sketched a
small bow. “My thanks for a lovely supper.”
He stepped away from the table and started toward
the door.
“You have no intention of leaving this matter alone,
do you?”
Ethan paused momentarily in midstride, but didn’t
look back at her. He was reaching for the door handle
when she called his name.
Against his better judgment he stopped and faced
her.
“I don’t have to let you leave,” she said. “My men