"No," Adrian answered immediately.
Matteo's gaze narrowed, sharp and demanding. "Did you kiss her?"
Adrian froze for a moment. He knew Matteo's temper and his suffocating possessiveness. He knew… if he told him the truth, the mood would change and ruin their moment. Panic flickered in his chest, and he made a split-second decision to protect the peace they had finally found.
"No," Adrian lied. "I never let her get that close."
Matteo let out a chuckle and looked at Adrian. "So you're telling me that after the cinema, when you both went back to your place together… You didn't touch her?"
Adrian froze. "How did you know? Are you… Are you following me?"
"Ever since you were kidnapped," Matteo said, his voice flat. "I've had people watching out for you. I don't trust the world to keep you safe. I didn't follow you that night, but they did. They saw you both go back to your place together."
