Chapter 121

Sloane shrugged. “I gave him a candy.” Justin stared. “A candy.” “Yes.” “A sugary candy?” “…Is there another kind?” He stared even harder. “Dominic Volkov. The man who lectures me every time I eat a chocolate bar. He accepted candy from you?” Sloane nodded. Justin’s expression shifted into something almost enlightened. Then mischievous. Then slightly unhinged. “Sloane,” he said solemnly, “forgive me, but you might need your vision checked. I can schedule an appointment for you.” She slapped his shoulder lightly. “Justin!” He held out his hand. “Fine, fine. But give me one too. If Dominic gets a treat, I deserve one more.” She dug into her pocket and placed her last strawberry candy in his palm. “Just don’t come crying to me about cavities.” He had already tossed it into his mouth like a kid who’d been starved of sugar his entire life. She was about to leave when his voice stopped her again, only this time, it wasn’t playful. “Sloane.” She turned. Justin wasn’t smirking anymore. His exp