The library still smelled like Tyler. My chest rose and fell too fast, my body betraying me even though my mind screamed no.

I pressed my back against the shelf, trying to catch my breath. My lips still burned where his words had lingered. My heart raced like I had been running for hours.

The door shut behind him but his whisper remained. You’ll remember how much you need me.

I shook my head hard. No. That couldn’t happen. It wouldn’t happen. I had bigger things to worry about. Like ...