Heat was bubbling inside my chest. I felt as if my face was turning a bright red with embarrassment and anger. Though I was sure I'd explode with the latter when I finally opened my mouth and let the tirade flow.
My eyes narrowed, brows furrowed together, and my arms crossed over my chest as I took on a defensive posture. There was no holding back. It was too late. And when it was all over, Niko would only have himself to blame for this.
"Oh, I haven't forgotten." I snapped at Niko. "But I don't see why it matters, when you clearly don't want it." He started to interrupt me, but I stopped him before he'd done more than part his lips.
"Look at you! Look at how angry and upset just the thought makes you. I saw it back in your dad's office, too. You're appalled at the idea of being
