Rose halted mid-step.

She never expected Adrian to stoop this lowto let his friends humiliate her for their entertainment.

This man how had he become so cruel?

He knew she didnt drink, but he insisted on forcing her anyway.

Rose refused to yield. She turned sharply, making her way toward the door.

Adrians voice, cold and unyielding, struck her like a whip. You can leave, but youll regret it.

She knew exactly what ...