The whole private room went dead silent the second I finished speaking.
I glanced over at Adrian.
"I ran into Owen when I was at the hospital last week. He helped me sort out all the paperwork and see the doctor. Is it really such a big deal if I give him a hug to say thank you?"
Adrian knew he was in the wrong, so he forced a casual, unbothered tone. "Of course not. Do whatever you want."
I walked slowly over to Owen. "Can I get that hug?"
He stayed sitting, not moving an inch.
With my back to everyone else, I signaled silently for him not to leave me hanging out to dry.
He lifted one eyebrow and whispered, "Beg me."
I let out a sharp, cold breath and was just about to turn away, when he suddenly stood up and pulled me straight into a tight, solid, warm embrace.
I pinched his wai
