Chapter 14

“Because,” Brooklyn said pathetically.

“Do you feel scared?” Harry asked. “No lies. I can tell.”

“Not scared,” Brooklyn admitted. “Just… Uncomfortable.”

“I told you I’d help you,” Harry said and raised Brooklyn’s hand to his mouth. He gently kissed her knuckles and smirked when she chewed her lip.

Part of her wished he was kissing something else.

“Don’t tell anyone,” Brooklyn said suddenly. “You can’t tell anyone what you found out.”

Harry’s eyes hardened. “Why the fuck would I do that to you?”

Brooklyn shrugged her shoulders. “To piss me off. Annoy me.”

Harry rolled his eyes. “Trust me, I have plenty of other ways to do that. I would never tell anyone what I found out, Brooklyn. Just like I would never push you for details, I know you will tell me when you’re ready.”

“You always seem so sure,” Brooklyn comme