My heart was pounding in my chest. Why did Krell hug me in his arms without asking for my permission? Everyone was watching us.

"Mia, choose me." Krell pressed his lips close to my ear. He spoke so softly that only I could hear him.

He even licked my earlobe, which made my breath catch in my chest and my face turn scarlet.

The tip of Krell's tongue left my earlobe after that quick lick. He didn't do anything else, but I felt as if my earlobe was on fire.

"That’s not ...