"W-what are you doing here?" Christian stepped forward.My bodyguards thought he wanted to come near me so they pushed him back.

But he struggled with them and snatched his hand away from their hold.

I stared at the face of Jared, wondering why he was talking like that. "What is wrong with you? Why are you talking to me in that manner?"

I had to remove my shades as though they were suddenly affecting my vision.

"What manner?" Jared stepped closer, brought his fingers to trail my face.

I ...