Chapter 54. Puzzles

Lake POV

“Before your mind went somewhere else, the answer is no. Terzo did not steal or sleep with my girlfriend.”

I put her in the tub with generous milk products and rose and lavender oils. I also brought a glass of wine so she could relax, but as I expected, she grilled me with many questions I couldn’t answer.

“Figures.”

“I just met him days ago, Maverick. I don’t know him personally other than what I already told you. Why are you interested in this guy?”

She arched a brow at me. “Don’t give me that look. I don’t have feelings for him. I feel like we have a deeper connection—”

I groaned in annoyance because I had a pretty good idea it was the same blood running through their veins.

“What the fuck is that supposed to mean? Should I be worried?” It was absurd. I knew why, but she better not know it or, at least not at this moment.

She grabbed the wine by the stem, swirled it, sniffed it, and sipped it. My gaze dropp