Book 2 Chapter 9 ___ Nat POV ___ It has been a week since our birthday, and my mind is swirling with thoughts and emotions. The revelation of being drugged has left me feeling violated and angry. I can't help but wonder who could have done this to me, and why. The unease settles within me, making my skin crawl. What shocked me the most was Eric's reaction. It was like our old friendship had returned when he insisted on carrying me home even though my knee had healed and the brace removed. "Let's give it just a little more time to make sure it's healed 100%" but before I could protest he had swept me up into his arms bridal style. He gave me a reassuring smile, His one hand was placed precariously high up my thigh, and I don't think he knows just how close his hand was to my dairier

