"It was one of my many theories," she grumbled.
"Oh, my little menace, you are too adorable," I teased her lightly. "I don't need to use you to get to Giovanni, baby. Trust me, my feelings for you have nothing to do with him. I've meant every single thing I've said Sabel."
"Why didn't you say anything?"
"I didn't want you to be upset that I knew so much," I admitted. "Especially about what happened when you got out of prison."
Sabel stiffened at that as her face tinged pink.
"You have nothing to be embarrassed about," I added sternly. "They do. Not you."
Finally, she sighed and her body slumped. She was quiet for a long moment as she stared at nothing across the room. I gave her time, hoping I wouldn't have to push her more.
"It's hard to... be mad openly," she said after a very ten
