Chapter 38

Ariela

To satisfy my curiosity, I returned to the topic at hand. "Who exactly do you suspect? And what crime exactly is this person supposed to have committed?"

"No, it's your turn."

I sighed because I had no idea where to start. Or what was even interesting to him. There were countless possibilities. If you were strangers to each other, you could go through your entire life.

The alcohol clouded my senses, making it harder to think. I couldn't think of anything, even if I tried.

Aramis recognized the problem because he asked a direct question: "What about your lover?" My annoyed expression was inevitable because he had been listening. I would never have confessed that crap to him voluntarily. It was too personal for me.

"Eavesdropping is rude." He raised an eyebrow and looked at me. "You realize I have to be somewhat attentive? How else am I supposed to know you won't reveal your location or my sister." The point went to him, but