"Stuart put me down," she tried to mumble beneath the rough hand that covered her mouth. However, oblivious to her protests, he simply walked into his room and closed his door, locking it after him. He was tired of waiting for her to agree. He had expressed his feelings to her and he could tell that she, too, liked him. So why should he wait any longer?

He released her mouth and then placed her gently down on the floor. "Why am I here? Ma asked me to sleep in Vienna's room," she protested.

"You think I will let you sleep there?" he said, releasing his hold on her and...