ROSALINE

I didn't say anything as I was being pulled out of the hall with my heart sinking to my stomach. I was still recovering from the kiss, and my lower body tingled with thirst for more.

And Gerald's presence wasn't exactly helping. We reached the hallway, and I pulled my hand out of his grip, panting to catch my breath. "Wait! Can you walk any faster?"

Gerald retreated and grabbed my wrist again, pulling me once more. "You'd catch your breath when you're in the car, and I sure as hell hope you have an explanation for whatever this was!"

"Whatever this was?" I echoed, tilting my head and...