Alice’s POV
I knew it wouldn’t take Brian anything to truly strap me to the car if he wanted to. He had a way of getting what he wanted without a second thought.
To avoid any further humiliation, I reluctantly climbed into the car and strapped myself in.
Brian kept his eyes on the road, focused and intent on his driving.
I noticed we were on the highway, but then he made a sharp diversion, turning in a direction I didn’t recognize.
“This isn’t the way to my dorm,” I said, glancing at him for the first time since stepping into the car.
He didn’t even look at me, his eyes fixed on the road. “I thought you didn’t want to go back there yet?” His voice was calm, almost amused.
I bit back the anger bubbling in my chest, my frustration mounting. “I don’t want to stay with you, but here I
