ALLISON.

I had been avoiding Liam like the since lunch. I was sure he noticed my weird behavior, but I could care less. Limiting my interaction with him as much as possible was the only way I knew how to deal with this suffocating mess until his week-long arrangement was over. The fewer conversations we had, the better I could keep my thoughts straight.

Unfortunately, holing up in my room for the past few days had left me feeling restless, bored, and suffocated. Worse, I was starting to feel thirsty.

“Ah, damn it. I need a drink.” I rolled off the bed and forced myself out of my room and...