25. I never thought I would ever in my life be this embarrassed. I tried to cover my face in shame but found that I couldn't because of the handcuffs Klaus had put on me.

The handcuffs weren't tight but they clearly served their purpose. I could neither get

out of them nor use my hands.

"Put me down," I whispered, trying to be as silent as possible but Klaus didn't immediately respond.

He was like a frozen statue with a stupefied look on his face.

His mom didn't respond for a moment, dumbfounded by this unusual sight. She stared at the both of us as a numb feeling spread...