Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 571

Chapter 571

"Why?" My throat tightened as I forced out the question.

"Hmm?" Hernan looked confused.

I stared into his unreadable eyes. "Why are you... so nice to me?"

I swallowed, pushing on. "We barely know each other, and honestly, I'm just... some pawn for you, right?"

He chuckled. "What, am I wrong to be nice?"

"Yeah. It makes me uneasy," I admitted. No one's just nice for no reason.

Hernan tilted his head. "Because you're useful to me."

"Useful? How?" My stomach twisted.

He just laughed. "You really don't let anything go, do you?"

more nervous

brushing his fingers along my cheek. A shiver ran down

I stepped back instinctively.

hand, "You'll find out when

answers. I

on," he said, motioning for me

He smirked. "You really want to stay here, in the lion's

I stayed, Bruno would probably either kill me or leave

feeling he was stirring things up, making sure Bruno hated me even more. Thinking back on Hernan

as good as admitting it. A chill ran down my spine. "Who? Who's

out soon enough," he replied, like this was all

arm. "Can you just be

me. "Who do you

was done. "Is this some kind of game to you? If you're gonna tell me, just say it! Quit messing with me, making me all anxious just to back

I was practically shaking with the need to know, like I could rip it out of him if I had to. "Let's go

was furious, but I knew yelling

I followed him to the stadium. I didn't

raced. Who could

Jace?