CHAPTER 10

Melinda’s POV

My heart started drumming like crazy; hyperaware of the proximity. Goosebumps arose all over my body as he lowered his head and buried his face in the crook of my neck.

My mind went blank and a strange buzzing noise rang in my ears. Something sharp grazed the tender region next to my collarbone. My arms wrapped around his broad back and I drew closer, as if trying to mould myself into his body.

‘Are you sure this is what you want?’ Corel’s voice sounded in my head, making me gasp.

This broke the moment, and he pushed me away. The tender expression on his face turned into something that was a mixture of disdain and hatred.

“I am leaving,” his dead voice sounded as he turned around and started walking. His steps faltered next to the car, and he called over his shoulder, “If you want me to drop you, you might like to hurry. I am not exactly a patient person.”

I bit