I pushed off the rug, brushing at my wrinkled dress like that would erase the fact that I’d just let myself collapse into Rowan’s arms for the millionth time.

“Thank you for your help but I… I can’t stay here with you anymore… I have to go.”

He rose quickly the same way I did, hovering over me while checking my face for something, anything that indicated I maybe didn't mean it. “What do you mean? Go where?” he asked

“Anywhere that isn’t here. Back to my room, I ...