Boom! Boom! Boom!
The pounding on the door jolted me.
“Zelda, open the door!” James’s voice was sharp, impatient.
I hadn’t realized how long I’d been inside. When the sound of his footsteps retreated, I barely had time to react before the heavy thud of his foot struck the door.
I scrambled to unlock it just as he was about to break it down.
James’s eyes narrowed as he took in my appearance. My hair was dripping, and my towel clinging to my trembling frame. His gaze darkened.
“What the hell are you doing?” he demanded.
“I…” My voice faltered as water dripped from my hair
His hand shot out, gripping my wrist. His fingers were like fire against my frozen skin. “You’re freezing. Were you taking a cold shower? Are you trying to kill yourself?”
I blinked, dazed. “I d
