"No, Mr. Carter, it has nothing to do with whether or not I hate you. It's just that I don't think that there's a reason for us to have a relationship. Besides, I don't want to feel sorry for Adam."

"Nico, you know what? I'm mad at you for bringing up Adam in this moment. I don't want to hear his name out of your mouth."

Carter's large hand pinched my chin, "But I won't hurt, you don't have to be afraid."

He finished hoarsely and picked me up off the bed.

He carried me to the bathroom and carefully placed me in the tub and ran the water for...