I wasn't expecting a companion in my pursuit and almost leaped out of my new sweatshirt when a big hand caught my arm and turned me around before I could make it two strides. I meeped in fear, catching myself from screaming all over again when I realized it was Matt staring down at me, his handsome face tight with concern.

"Fee, where are you going?" His hand slid down to grasp my fingers, holding me in place with that simple touch. "You need to go home, lie down." His ...