(JO POV)Dane's grin was probably meant to ease the anxiety running through me, but only fueled my resolve to resist. "Like hell, I'm not going anywhere with you. You're going to have to drag me, 'cause I'm not moving," I shot back defiantly."Well, if that's how you want it," he quipped. Before I could even think of a comeback, I was hoisted into his arms, my fists and feet flailing in protest. But damn, he was strong, strolling through the halls, totally unfazed by my tantrum.We ended up in his room, the door closing with a sinister click that set every nerve in my body on edge. I was alone with a vampire now, and there was zero I could do about it. The next thing I knew, I was unceremoniously dumped onto his bed. "Knock it off, or I'll make you," he warned.Surprisingly, something in his tone chilled my fiery spirit, a peculiar calm washing over me despite my inner agitation. Okay, so I despised vampires, but this one... He hadn't been outright cruel, and here I was, utterly at
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