d earnestly, "I've done some research on you and discovered that you're infected with a toxin that you've probably had since b

nto hers with deadly intent. His voice emerged slow ye

I want to

ips. "And what exactly do you ex

you reject me, my mother plans to toss me back into that mental hospital.

old enough to openly declare su

ngerous voice, "Do you have any idea what happen

epped right into danger without realizing it. Still,

oughts flickering behind his cold stare. Without warning, his fingers

moved slowly downward, resting li

ouch sent Nicole's pulse racing,

ntend to let her stay, suggesting they immed

ight into her startled eyes. "So, will you d

t of the deal!" Nicole

y slid her arms around Aidan's neck, her voice becoming charmingly

flipping their positions until Nicole found herself pressed firmly ato

his definitely wasn't how she h

thy touch. After how cold Aidan had been earlier, she figured he'd pu

ning. "What are you waiting for? Didn't

dered momentar

his shirt. Despite her best efforts to remain co

y defined collarbone and flawlessly

thing suddenly quickened. His normally pale complexion drained even furth

ression. This looked serious-

asked urgently, "What's wro

his jaw, clearly battling to control himself. With vi

This was her chance to stay;

instructed firmly yet gently, "

shed into the room. She instinctively moved toward Aidan, reaching to comfort him before cat

ically freezing Lilah in plac

le acted decisively, grabbing his hand and

you shouldn't touch him like that. Aidan can't stan

ly tightened around Nicole's, his fingers grippin