“No.” I stood firm and refused to do more. “No, and you can’t make me.” “Jia,” Daniel almost choked on my name, “If you have any common sense. Run!” “Guess I have no common sense then,” I shrugged and stepped closer to Daniel. “I’m not afraid of you, Dan. I know you won’t hurt me,” “You should be.” he almost snarled, clearly forcing himself to hold back. “But I’m not,” I whispered earnestly. Clearly, I was going to have to make the first move so I cupped Daniel’s face around my hands and leaned in closer. “I could never be afraid of you,” I spoke the words firmly while looking into his eyes to make sure he understood, “I want this.” The scents coming from Daniel were enough to send me into a daze. I just needed to get closer. I needed to feel Daniel all over my body, I needed him to

