MAXINE

That strange feeling settled in again. It was stronger this time. So strong that I couldn’t ignore it. Something wasn’t right.

“Wait,” I said, pulling back slightly. My breath was coming out in gasps, and my heart still racing from what was about to happen.

Conrad froze, his hands still on my waist. His blue eyes searched mine. “What’s wrong? Did I do something wrong?"

How was I going to explain this? I was going to hurt his feelings and I was going to be the bad ...