Page 40 of The Villain We Tempt

Velvet Villainess

You know which one. The one you’re holding over my head as blackmail, motherfucker.

The Ghost Prince

Oh.

I stare at the screen, my anger swelling.Oh?!

Velvet Villainess

Yeah, “Oh”. Delete it. Now.

The Ghost Prince

Okay.

My brow furrows.

Velvet Villainess

Really?

The Ghost Prince

lol, no.

Velvet Villainess

Asshole.

I’m about to close the app when it lights up with a reply.

The Ghost Prince

Let’s not fight, baby. I don’t like us fighting.

I roll my eyes.

Velvet Villainess

Trust me, we’re NOT an us.

The Ghost Prince

Ouch, baby :(

I start to chew on my bottom lip.

Velvet Villainess

I’m sure you’re real bent out of shape about it.

The Ghost Prince

Maybe I am. I really thought we were. I already told my mom about you.

Irefuseto acknowledge the hint of a smile teasing at the corners of my lips.