Hanna POVEyes closed, I swatted the mosquito that bit me with my bare hands and felt irritated that my sleep got disturbed.I am still sleepy.The mosquito changed course and bit the skin around my shoulder. This time, it stings, and I cried out in pain at the same time I bolted out of bed, but was prevented by a massive frame.“Rowan?” I asked.I could not be sure.The room was dark, but a whiff gave off that distinct smell that only Rowan had.Arms circled my waist to draw me close to a hard che
Hanna POVRowan lifted me, arms clamped securely around my waist, while his hands supported my bottom.He slowly walked to the nearest room, which in this case, was the room I was staying at.“Open the door.” He told me, pausing our kiss, but not our lips.He talked while his lips were pressed to mine, and I inhaled his minty breath, intoxicating my blood to a fever pitch.With my back to the door, I groped for the knob and twisted it open.Rowan kicked it with his feet, leaving it wide open so we could enter.
Rowan POVThis is not good.I saw Hanna rise from the bed.“Where are you going?” I asked when she walked toward the closet. She looked so thin and solitary that a small gust of wind could tumble her.A fear I had never known crawled all over my skin as I watched her open the doors wide.Her actions tell me that something is off.“What are you doing?” I asked when I could not take it any longer.Her actions confused me.H
Rowan POVHanna is going to cut the line that connects me to her.She would tell my sister what she had done, and in doing so, she would finally be free of the guilt and would be finally free of me.If she came clean with Briana, I had no reason to pull her back. She would eventually discard me.I would not have any hold on her.She is taking out the excuse I used to get her to my side.That drove me into a state of panic, and without thinking, I did what I had to do.I grabbed the phone from Hanna
Rowan POVHanna eyed me exasperatedly when I did not respond.My mouth formed into a thin line.My heart and mind were at war.How can I give her what she wants when it hurts me to let her go?“Get out!” Hanna hissed in exasperation.She shooed me out of her room.She must have thought she had superpowers to be able to push me out, but no. She cannot do it without me conceding to her request.This is the only concession I could grant her.The rest, I couldn’t.The door slammed shut in my face with a force that could wake the entire household.I stayed outside Hanna’s door for a while, rethinking my options and finding none.My hands were tied. My chest constricted, unable to do anything. I was powerless.Until I completed my mission and the Bennetts were taken down, I couldn’t allow
HannaI was in a foul mood when I got down from the cab.The argument with Rowan is still foremost in my mind. I was seething in repressed anger. I wanted to smash his beautiful face but then thought better of it.I don’t want to damage his face. It was one of his assets.But I was still angry at him.Rowan is simply overbearing. He thinks that just because he says it, I will follow.Who does he think he is?When the cab stopped outside the entrance to the hotel, I paid the fare and got out.
Hanna POVI had no idea what she was talking about, so I picked up the crumpled sheet and straightened it out to read what was written on it.It was a warning notice.The Human Resources office sent her a warning about harassing a co-employee. It did not say who, but Hailey was so sure the report came from me that she had to march inside my office to accuse me.My brows arched.I already gave Hailey fair chances.Even when she browbeat, and embarrasses me in front of our co-workers, I do not stoop down to her level and strike back.
Hanna POVWhen I saw the expression on his face, a part of me felt remorse.I have gone overboard and lashed out without considering that Rowan had feelings, too.I realized belatedly that I hurt him.But what am I to do?I was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode.My frustration over our setup is like a monster rearing its ugly head, demolishing everything around it.It was like I was on a warpath. In my imprudence, I ostensibly damaged those who blocked my way.