Chapter 344

"How could he?" Charlotte silently questioned, her heart heavy with resentment. How could James treat her like this?

Adams University.

Sarah was in the middle of a meeting when Dean Larson informed her she would be attending a symposium in the northern part of the city. To ensure she wouldn't have to return late at night, the school had even reserved a room for her at the Misty Island Hotel.

This news quickly reached Zachary.

That evening, Sarah checked into the Misty Island Hotel, unaware of the unexpected turn her night would take.

Late at night, Zachary found himself at the hotel, almost as if drawn there by an unseen force. Standing outside her room, he noticed the window was slightly ajar. He hesitated for only a moment before pushing it open and slipping inside, moving like a thief in the night.

As he approached the bed, Sarah's eyes suddenly opened, her deep brown pupils glinting in the dim light as they locked onto him.

"You..." Sarah gasped, her mouth falling open in shock. Before she could say more, Zachary's face loomed closer, and his lips, dry and rough, pressed firmly against hers.

For a moment, Sarah's mind went completely blank. Her heart pounded rapidly as she instinctively placed a hand over her chest. What was he doing?

Zachary cupped the back of her head with his large hand, leaning down as he crushed her lips against his with unrestrained force.

Not enough.

It still wasn't enough.

cold, and she began to struggle, pushing against him with all her strength. But Zachary was

metallic taste of blood filled her mouth,


pulled back with a pained expression, his tongue numbed by the bite.

as far as she could.

a long moment before forcing a weak smile. "Sasa, I'm sorry.

remained cold as she glanced toward the

man...

you even

Hotel was known for its strict security. How had he managed to sneak in—and climb

climbed," he said, gesturing to

take a look. The height was

"You're crazy!" she exclaimed.

man was

sharp glare. What

you," Zachary said softly, moving


didn't waver. "Leave," she

opened the door, and Zachary walked out

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