JASMINE

My heart was pounding so hard against my ribs I was sure he could hear it in the quiet room. I took a shaky breath and tried to stand my ground. "I don't know who you are. And I don't know why you are here."

His sharp brows lifted slightly as he took one slow, measured step toward me. I immediately took an equal step backward, my heels hitting the edge of my bed.

He smirked down at me, his gaze locking onto mine. "You really don't know?”

"I don't know who you are," I repeated, my voice trembling slightly as I tried to hold my ground. But denying...