Elaine POV
“Come on, leave all those books and go out with me,” Azaire whined.
I flipped the page of the biology textbook and ignored him.
“You’ve been at that school for two days. Why the hell would they give you so much homework?” he demanded.
When I didn’t respond again, he snatched the book from the table and tossed it on the bed.
“Azaire!”
“Leave that stuff. We’re all going out tonight.”
I stood and marched to pick up my book. I had three research papers to submit, and it seemed every time I went to class two more papers were added on top. Before I could reach the bed, Azaire wrapped his arms around my middle and pulled me to his solid chest.
“Come on, Elaine. Do you want me to beg?”
I wiggled but he wouldn’t budge.
“I want to stay here and finish my work.”
“You want to st
