Chapter 90
Arden wanted the silence to be her sanctuary, but Thorne clearly had other plans.
He shifted his weight, his gear creaking loudly in the stillness, and cleared his throat. It was that specific, deliberate sound that signaled a man who wasn't done talking.
"So," Thorne started, his voice regained its playful, inquisitive lilt. "Since we’ve established that I’m not a hater of your furry love life, and since I’ve been such a good sounding board... what did she actually lie about?”
Arden closed her eyes for a brief second, inhaling the crisp night air. "You just don't quit, do you?"
"I told you, I'm bored," he reminded her, grinning.
Arden looked over at him, seeing the honest, albeit nosy, glint in his eyes. He wasn't like the others who were looking for dirt to trade for fav
