"You. You are my problem, Piper." Noah's words left me speechless, and I felt like there was a boulder stuck in my throat. "What do you mean?" I asked him, shaking my head and feebly smiling in confusion. What had I done wrong? Why was he so mad at me? His jaw clenched tightly as he looked at me. "Don't you know?" His voice was strained with frustration. I glanced away from his dark stare, attempting to mimic his expression as I tried to comprehend what could possibly upset him. Our lips were just inches apart, and his minty breath washed over me. He held me against the car firmly, and my legs trembled beneath me in response. "No, I don't get you!" I hissed at him, still unable to meet his gaze. He let out a mocking laugh before telling me to get in his car-it sounded more

