Serena’s POV
My heart was still racing from the kiss, but I forced herself to keep a straight face. This was just a game to him and I knew better than to let myself get drawn in.
Rhett, however, looked thoroughly amused. “That was nice, wasn’t it?” His fingers traced the edge of my sleeve, almost absentmindedly.
I pulled away. “It was nothing.”
He raised an eyebrow. “Nothing?”
“Yes.” I took a step back, my voice firm. “We are not in love Rhett. I’m not and you’re not either.”
His smirk faltered, just for a second. “And if I am?”
I scoffed, shaking my head. “You don’t. You just like playing with me.”
Rhett leaned forward, resting his elbow on his knee. “And you like pretending that you don’t want me.”
I clenched my jaw tightly , but my gaze was averted. “That’s bec
