His expression didn't change. He just looked at me for a moment longer, then asked, matter-of-factly:
"Tell me the truth. Did you order that second burger for me?"
"Of course I did! Who else would I order it for?" I widened my eyes, trying to look as sincere as possible.
This was like taking credit for someone else's present—what was I supposed to do? Admit the truth and make him feel awkward? I only had so many brownie points.
Alpha Sebastian stared at me, seeing right through my act. "Miss Cecilia, you're wasting your talents not being an actress."
My face turned beet red. Under the harsh fluorescent lights that revealed every detail of my expression, my little white lie was completely see-through. He saw right through my people-pleasing.
I gave up. "Fine, I actually ordered it for
