Allyna alternated between walking and running. Perhaps escaping in the middle of the night had been a huge mistake. She knew how dangerous it was to run away from Ram, but she had to be brave while she still had the strength to stay away from him. She had already traveled quite a distance along the rough road. The surroundings were so dark that the only light guiding her way was the flashlight from her cellphone. Her heart was pounding rapidly—first because of what had happened between her and Ram. How had she managed to give herself to him again? And not only had she given herself to him, but she had wholeheartedly responded to every embrace and every kiss he had given her. And she was afraid... afraid of taking a chance on Ram again. She was fine already. She had moved on. Why w

