Ally's POV

　　"You shouldn't be wandering these halls alone." His words carry the weight of a command, yet there's a tremble in them that reveals his fear for my safety.

　　"Since when do you care about what should or shouldn't be done?" I challenge, my tone lighter than I feel. "Besides, Nathan asked you to save me, didn't he? So, technically, you're just following orders."

　　A flicker of surprise crosses Elliot's features, the corners of his mouth ...