Eliana felt guilty and quickly deleted the chat history, putting her phone away. "Just my roommate. Since you won't let me live on campus, she really misses me."

Samuel didn't seem concerned. With one hand on the wheel, he reached out to Eliana. "Give me your hand."

"Why?"

"Just give it to me."

Not knowing what he wanted, Eliana placed her hand in his large palm. To her surprise, he just held it there, not letting go.

Eliana ...