I was stunned by his audacity.

Yes, I wouldn’t lie. I had a thing for Bryant once. But what made him think I’d

stand there waiting, always ready to pick him over anyone else?

Trying to twist my wrist free from his grip and failing, I spelled it out, “I don’t

want to. Bryant, let go of me!”

The light cascaded down from above, deepening the shadows around his

eyes while his tone was as frosty as a winter morning. “Good for you. You’ve

come into your own.”

Yet, the next thing I knew was that Bryant had shoved me into the car and

slammed the door shut. Ignoring my attempts to open the door, he had it

locked tight.

with an air of imminent conflict, like

storm about to break.

no idea what Bryant

with a mix of anger

opened the car door and pushed me inside before climbing in

heard Mark say in a calm and measured tone,

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like you’re running out of chips to

a loud slam, Bryant closed the door, his clenched jaw

had easily

“Drive!” Bryant barked.

with the lock, which wouldn’t budge. “I

to get out!”

driver had started the car and smoothly exited

leaned back, eyes closed, feigning rest as if he hadn’t heard a word

I managed to pry the door handle open

to be yanked back inside as

to close the door

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