Chapter 11

I had no idea how to handle this man, who made it seem like his sole purpose in life was to worship me.

I had never seen love clearly, yet partners were meant to experience deep feelings for one another—where were mine? I hadn't considered anything else but wanting to touch him and be close to him. I was attracted to him, but it wasn't love; instead, I was afraid and uneasy.

"We just met," I mocked. "This connection isn't real." I nearly felt bad about saying those words as his eyes darkened sinisterly.

He got up from where he was sitting on the bed to stand over...