Katie's POV
"Ouch!!" I groaned in pain. My hand only touched what seemed to be the protective layer of the book. Like an air enclosing the book inside of it. It left a burn mark on three of my fingers.
I felt someone hug me from behind and pull me away from the book. Inhaling his signature scent, my body doesn't need to turn around just to know who was it.
"Vlad.." I uttered and smiled. He must've felt my pain and distress that he came without me calling him. But that smile vanished when he moved right in front of me and desperately touched my hand. With shaky hands and a pained expression on his face, he asked, "Katie, are you okay!?"
I inhaled a quick breath. Leaning slightly below to meet his eyes since he was too focused on my hand. Tilting my head to meet his gaze, I answered, "Vl
