Chapter 45

JESSIE I walk out of the bathroom to find Shane standing in my room with his hands stuffed in his trouser pockets. He looks as fierce as ever and I wonder if he’s still mad at me for what I said in his office earlier. But I don’t even care anymore. The things he said to me last night cut me deeply and I’m not sure I will be able to look at him the same way again. “What do you want, Shane?” I ask with a sigh as I cross the room and stand in front of him. As usual, he smells incredible. He holds out his hand to me, and I look down at it hesitantly. “Come with me,” he orders. “Again? And just what are you planning on doing tonight? Driving me to the state line and kicking me out of the car?” I arch an eyebrow at him. “Stop being a brat and come with me.” He grabs my hand now and my pulse quickens at his touch. I dutifully follow him out of my bedroom, down the hallway, and to the elevator. “Where are we going, Shane?” I demand. “Wait and see, Hacker,” he says, and I roll my eyes in annoya