Page 60 of King of Ruin

"Let's have lunch together." He pointed toward the street. "My treat."

Elise shook her head without hesitation.

"No."

"Come on."

"No."

"I haven't eaten since I landed."

"You can eat with your parents."

"I don't want to."

"They're waiting for you."

"They'll survive."

"Logan."

"I'm hungry."

"So am I."

"Perfect." His grin widened. "We can solve both problems together."

Elise folded her arms across her chest, giving him a look that would have intimidated most people.

It had absolutely no effect on him.

"I'm not going."

He blinked innocently.

"The correct answer is, 'Yes, Logan. I'd love to have lunch with you.'"

She turned slightly, fully intending to walk away.

Before she managed more than two steps, Logan called after her.

"If you leave, I'm calling my parents."

Chapter 8

Elise paused.

She looked back over her shoulder.

"...What?"

"I'll tell them you kidnapped me."

Elise stared at him.

"You what?"

"I'll tell them my long-lost sister abducted me in broad daylight." He pulled out his phone and held it up as evidence. "I might even sound terrified."