Before I could speak, his lips captured mine in a forceful kiss.

I jumped in surprise, pushing him away. "What are you doing? Laura is here..."

"Laura's already gone."

His voice was rough, like sandpaper, and before I could respond, his hot, passionate kiss descended again.

Dusk had settled in, with only the hallway light Laura had left on before leaving. In the dim surroundings, with the bright light shining above Derek's head, I trembled instinctively, looking at ...