Chapter 2:

Tension on the Road

The dorm lights appeared ahead but Wilder suddenly slowed down. Construction barriers blocked the main turn. Orange cones glowed under his headlights. “Looks like they shut down Maple Street tonight,” he said, voice low and calm. “Detour coming up. Might add twenty minutes. You okay with that, Juniper?”

I shifted in the backseat, my short skirt riding up my thighs. “Yeah, I am fine with it. As long as you know the way. I trust you.” The words slipped out with more heat than I intended. His deep chuckle filled the car again.

“Good girl. Most passengers get impatient. I like that you are...