Kate waited for Aziel’s response with the hope that he would tell her what he wanted from her. “Pro–professor, is there anything I can do? I need to leave early,” Kate stuttered. Aziel rose to his feet and approached Kate. “My dear student, I really want to tell you what you can do for me, and how much you can!” Aziel remarked. Kate glanced at him. She was not sure what Aziel wanted. “Can you please explain it to me so I can think about it?” “Think?” Aziel stopped right in front of Kate and pronounced, “Darling, you don’t know how much I am holding back and you are still contemplating it?” Kate was stunned. Aziel was just a few inches away from her. His intoxicating scent made her feel lightheaded. “Can—can you please take a step back?” Kate requested. His mere appearance was making

