Mia's POV
But as I rounded the corner, I froze. Nathan was leaning casually against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest. His smirk widened as soon as he saw me.
“Fancy running into you here,” he said, pushing off the wall and blocking my path.
I straightened my shoulders, refusing to let him see even a flicker of fear. “What do you want, Nathan?”
He stepped closer, and I held my ground. “You know, you’ve been awfully bold tonight. Talking back, holding your head high. It’s… different.”
“Maybe you should try it sometime,” I replied, crossing my arms.
He chuckled, shaking his head. “Still got that smart mouth, I see. But don’t worry, I’ll take care of that.”
Before I could move, he was suddenly in front of me, his hand bracing against the wall beside my head. His other hand g
