"It would only take a while. It's a surprise and I know you will love it." He grabbed my arm, but not too hard and pulled me outside. There was something in his words that told me I will do anything but love it.

I didn't get a chance to protest further, because he gave Marilyn a smile and waved at her. She waved at him back and then closed the door. Allan led me down the drive where he parked his car. His grip tighten on my arm as he walked beside me. I tried to remove my arm from his ...