"Adriane, it's best if you just go to your room and stay there. I'll explain things tomorrow. I need to get back in there, Marcus needs help." James tried to convince me, but of course, I wasn't having it. I was about to protest again but he caught on quickly and cut me off before I even got a word out. "Please." He begged. He kept looking behind him as if they were going to burst through the doors at any moment. I sighed. "Fine. " he looked desperate enough. I saw his shoulders slightly sag with relief and he opened the door and stepped aside for me to pass. I walked up the stairs and I felt him following me. Guess I needed an escort now. We got back upstairs and he shut the door behind him. I turned towards him with a questioning look that may have had the s

