"You weren't an invalid at all were you?" I asked.
Pinky shook her head. Fuck I got fooled too. Pinky was a lot smarter than I gave her credit for, I'll admit that.
"I'm actually a lot smarter than I let on." She said. I was seeing her in a new light now.
"So this whole weak act you put on-"
"Oh, I really can't fight and I did get beaten up by Helen. She's four times my size. I just mean I know how to spot and avoid trouble," she clarified quickly seeing my fist ball up. "I just don't think you need to run into a demons arms to solve your issue."
Easy for her to say.
I'm literally under contract.
"I'm not confirming or denying anything," I said, holding up a hand. "But did you actually read that book? Or just skim the parts that fit your theory?"
"I read it. All of it," she said seriously. "I couldn't sleep after I kicked Lia even though I didn't want to... after all of what happened. I needed to know if I was crazy."
