Lily gradually came back to her senses, her chest heaving and her face flushed. She didn't know how to respond and didn't want to talk to him. William held her tightly, lowering his head and whispering her name in her ear. His scorching breath landed on Lily's neck. "Lily..."
Lily pushed hard against his chest. "Let go of me, William!"
"I'm sorry. I just couldn't help myself."
Lily's anger flared up. It was the worst and cheapest excuse in the world, and William was using it on her. "Get out!"
William let go and looked at her, at a loss as if he had made a huge mistake. "I'm sorry, Lily. It's my fault."
Lily pushed him away with all her might, but William didn't fight back. "I don't want to hear you talk right now."
"Lily..." Lily finally pushed William out the door and slammed it
