KAREN'S POV
Jay smiled and took my hands into his own.
“I want you,” he said.
“What…” I stammered. My heart started to race and I felt this sudden rush of hotness crawl up my cheeks.
I threw my gaze away. But I felt his eyes, intense and watching me, making my legs weaken by the second.
“I said I want you,” he repeated.
It was at that moment I knew I had to escape. But I was too late as the door flung open. Mr Hendrick and Mrs Caro darted in.
I quickly snatched my hand from Jay.
“Jay!” Mr Hendricks called rushing over to Jay's side. “What happened? Hugo would not tell me anything. I was so worried when I saw the news. And the perpetrator is still on the run.” The worry in Mr Hendricks tone could not be unnoticed.
“Sir, are you alright now? Everyone was so worried when we h
