Kelsey’s POV

“You’re insane...”

The words left my throat in a light whisper.

Cole stood less than a foot away. His broad shoulders blocked out the rest of my cramped apartment, turning my own living room into a trap.

“I’m not insane, Kelsey. I’m thorough,” Cole said, his voice completely even. His fingers remained under my chin, holding my face up, forcing me to meet his eyes. “You thought you could run back here and hide from me. But there isn't anywhere in this city you can go where I won't reach you.”

“Please, Cole...” My hands came up to clutch at his wrists, my fingers trembling as I tried...