256 Dead men tell no tale

"Don't worry. I will keep this a secret."

Cosette's face and body stiffened, moving her dilated pupils to Ezekiel. The latter might appear friendly with that smile, but she understood what he meant by that. 

"Are you… threatening me, Ezekiel Stone?" she asked without blinking, cocking her head to the side. 

"What?" Ezekiel laughed, feigning innocence. "Why would I? I mean, how dare I threaten you inside your own home? I'm just concerned about Maxen since he seemed to be a nice guy, but you were playing with him."

"Hah…" Cosette let out a dry laugh, running her fingers through her hair. "I'm playing…"

"Ezekiel Stone, what do you think of me?" she inquired, leaning back, eyes full of curiosity.

"I'm sorry?"

"I said what I said. What do you think of me?"