OLIVIA

Axel pulled back, his face a sudden blur. I forced my body upright on the bed, feeling my fingers suddenly start to fidget.

Why?

Because Nelly instilled some sort of fear in me that was actually scary and uncontrollable.

He turned in a sharp, jarring movement, keeping his eyes narrowed at the door as it swung open.

Nelly’s silhouette frame stood in the doorway, then her furious face glared into the room. Her blonde hair was neatly done, and the glint in her eyes was ...