Chapter 77. Traces of Lies

Emery’s POV

Under the white sheets covering our naked bodies, Terrence was hugging me. His arm was around my shoulders and caressing my arm. His other hand was intertwined with mine against my stomach.

I was staring at the ceiling. We just made love. I feel tired but I’m not sleepy. I’m actually thinking of opening up to him about my trauma.

“I saw what’s on your skin,” Terrence whispered as he kissed my ear.

I smiled. He’s talking about my tattoo. I saw him paused when he saw it earlier and I’m actually expecting him to ask.

“I had it done today. What do you think?”

“What does it mean?”

I smirked. “What do you think?”

“It’s a letter ‘T’. So I’m hoping it’s my name.”

I chuckled. “Well, Kreed’s name doesn’t have a T.”

He looked at me with a creased forehead. “Why do you have to mention your ex’s name?”

“Because…” I paused and smirked. “…I’m provoking you?”

His lips parted before he shook his head and smirk