Before I could react, he grabbed my hand and kissed it lightly. Shocked, I pulled away, making his grin widen.

“You’re different from all the other girls,” he murmured. “And even if you ignore me now, I’m sure the day will come when you’ll beg to be near me.”

No. Trusting him would be a ridiculous choice. It seems like I need to be more careful with him around than the bullies I have in this school.

“I don’t need salvation,” I told him in a cold tone as I left.

***

I thought ...