#Chapter 31: Mark Me Up

Ollie’s POV I can tell Hugh is angry, but since I don’t know why exactly, I can only brace myself as he steps into the room and slams closed the door behind him. Immediately, I push myself up to my feet, not wanting to be sitting down for what I’m sure is an argument about to ensue. He turns on me, glares at me and says, “You blew me off. Then, the very next day, you are demanding to see me.” I lift my chin, defiant. “I have my reasons.” “And those reasons are…?” Nothing I can tell him about, not without giving myself away. So I keep my mouth closed. He takes a threatening step towards me, his eyes narrowing. “If this between us is just about sex, then there was no reason to get so damn aggressive. You could have just said no,” he snaps. “But you didn’t. You blew up at me, and now you aren’t even going to give me a reason why? Just make something up if you have do.” “I’m not a good liar,” I say. “That’s rich. What about this hasn’t been a lie? You in the mask, calling