Untouchable (Untouchables, #1)

by Sam Mariano

Carter smiles like that amuses rather than offends him. “I’m not a sociopath.” I press my lips together with exaggerated firmness. “That’s just what a sociopath would say.” “I’m aggressive when I’m going after something I want, that’s all. That doesn’t make me a sociopath.” I tick off fingers. “Superficial charm, intelligence, grandiose sense of self, ability to harm others without any apparent remorse, relentless pursuit of your own desires at the expense of others, liar liar pants on fire…” Before I can continue my list, Carter laughs. “Was that last one a technical term, Dr. Ellis?” “It was,” I say with a nod. “I haven’t lied to you,” he says. “You lie to everyone,” I state. “From what I can tell, your whole entire life is a lie.”