#Chapter 162: Troubled Thoughts

A surprised whimper slipped from my mouth which Arthur gladly stole as he deepened the kiss. My whole body shook when I felt the hot, demanding press of his tongue swept into my mouth. I clutched at his arms to steady myself. My heart slammed against my rib cage while a spark of luscious heat swirled in the bottom of my stomach. Oh, good God. “I came too close to losing you,” he whispered against my lips. “Come on, let’s get back to the dorm.” My mind slipped into a daze. Had that really just happened? Thankfully, Arthur was far more coherent than me. He made sure that I had all my notebooks and textbooks before leading us back to the dormitory. He kept a firm hand at the base of my back and spoke quietly. “This conversation is far from being over, sweetheart.” My eyes briefly fell shut and I huffed. “Arthur...Can we not—” “No, I’m not going to let this entire issue drop. And you should know better from me to think that I would let that happen,” he said bitterly. “Whate