Anna froze, staring at James. “How did you…? Why…? What are you doing here?” Her voice trembled, a mixture of shock and disbelief.

“I missed you,” James said, stepping closer and wrapping his arms around Anna

Immediately, James’s arms wrapped around Anna. She shoved him hard. “Get the fuck off me, you monster!” she spat, her chest heaving. “I’m not falling for your stupid, sick games again.”

James raised his hands in surrender. “Relax,” he said softly.

Anna ...