Everett was a mess—a walking disaster area, so filthy that it seemed even he couldn't stand his own reflection.

"Everett, when have I ever complained about that?" Dorothy tried to grab his hand with a stubborn determination, but he jerked away, only for her to reach for him again.

Suddenly, Everett's towering figure pinned her against the wall, his grip on her hand unyielding. His long legs aggressively wedged themselves between hers, trapping her in place. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Everett." Before Dorothy could protest, his lips crashed down on hers.

It was wild and frantic.

As if this kiss was their last, he devoured her mouth, claiming it, unwilling to let go.

being sucked from her lungs, her body going numb

tasted it—the metallic tang of blood from Everett's mouth, the same scent that clung to

Dorothy wasn't struggling to escape him but rather to check where he was

match for his, and she was

out, she bit his lip in a desperate

had snapped back into place, and then he released her, striding away

long moment to compose herself before

hospital room, Everett headed straight for

fully clothed, letting the icy water soak through the fabric, a sobering chill

doing—investigating, confirming whether Heather's words were

lies, he thought. But this time, for some

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