“You don’t know what you’re saying,” he hissed, stalking towards me as I continued to back up. “Solaria needs you more than I need to claim you in public.” “Or maybe you just don’t want me in public,” I spat, knowing it was just coming out of anger, but I said it anyway. “Oh don’t be a child,” he said dismissively. “No, maybe there’s something to it, Lance. I’ve always been your dirty little secret. Maybe you like the thrill of sneaking around. Maybe that’s the appeal for you.” He shot toward me in a blur, shoving me up against the wall and baring his fangs in my face. “Don’t belittle what I
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