“Are you in love with her?” The question comes out far more agitated than I’d like. His eyes brighten as he laughs. “No.” “For some reason, I’m finding that hard to believe.” Based on the way he speaks of her, I would be stupid to think they were solely platonic. “We kissed once.” Blood rushes to my ears, and I can feel the tips turning red. “You what?” The lethality in my voice draws Cal’s eyes back to mine. “It was a mistake.” “It sure as fuck better be.” The glass tumbler beneath my hand shakes from how hard I grip the cylinder.