Chapter 44

RAINA

My heart was racing, and I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling coursing through me. I never thought I’d be in this kind of situation again—confronted by doubts, and mistrust—not this early and definitely not with Nathan. But I had to admit, I didn’t know enough about him to be certain he wouldn’t put me in this position.

Nathan’s expression was unreadable as he looked around the room. Without a word, he gently but firmly took my arm and led me to the side of the room. Another day, another pull. If this kept up, my arm was going to need its own lawyer.

“What did Vivian tell you?” he asked, his voice calm but with an edge of irritation.

I folded my arms, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of sidestepping my question. “No, Nathan. You first. Who is she?”

He sighed, his hand moving to rub the back of his neck as he tried to find the right words. “Vivian’s a coworker,” he explained. “Unfortunately, one who confessed that she liked me. I told her I wa