Betrayed by Truths (Truth or Lies 2)

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I never wanted the kiss to end. I was completely lost in the moment. I forgot about everything.

The pain.

The heartache.

The game.

Everything.

I forgot it all.

Nothing has ever consumed me as much as kissing Enzo did—until he dumped us in the water.

And then the hatred returned, more powerful than ever. Like I was baptized in the water and came up new. The lust vanished, replaced fully with the hate—and the need to destroy this man that has been the cause of every bad thing in my life.

Enzo is a monster. Not just to men who deserve it. He’s the devil through and through. I never met his father, but Enzo is just like him if his father is as bad as everyone says.

And the best way to destroy a monster is to show them their reflection. Once Enzo sees his reflection as the devil he truly is, he will destroy himself. He won’t be able to live with the self-loathing when I’m through revealing his truths.

I pound on the door Enzo threw shut to his office.

“Let me in!”

“No.”

“You don’t have a choice! I get to be involved in the business.”

“What? You going to run to Archard if I don’t let you in?”

“If I have to.”

Archard left shortly after Zeke did, but not before warning us both that not following the rules would lead to penalties during the game.

I hear the lock of the door clink, and then the door opens. Enzo stands tall, towering over me. The look alone would bring most men to their knees, but I know Enzo’s weakness—me.

“I’m sorry,” I say.

He huffs. “No, you’re not.”

Enzo collapses into the office chair, while I take a seat on the couch.

“Fine, I’m not. But I didn’t make the decision to get back at you from before.”

“Then why did you?”

I hesitate. “Because I couldn’t go with you, and I don’t trust you.” And I would be petrified, worrying they might hurt you. I want to be the one who hurts you. My feelings are so messed up.

He cracks his neck.

“What are we going to do now?” I ask.

“Nothing. There is nothing to do but wait. Zeke will call when he has the situation under control.”

“Who attacked us?’

“I think Alastar. He’s been trying to coordinate his allies to make a move against us for a long time. I’ve been distracted lately. They must have known and made a move.”