a's

on my arm. "Come on now

ous quiet. "Remove your hand from her arm now, or I'll personally ensure you're

rtainty in his eyes or the firm set of his jaw-made

ng me a dismissive glance befor

realized I was holding, my kn

and I reached for the a

ser, concern evident in hi

ds sounded unconvincing even to my ow

is gaze assessing. "How mu

at I remember, anyway." I attempted a lig

th a resigned sigh. "

grip on my arm still fresh in my mind. After what had just happened,

functioning clearly, knew I needed help. Even if that he

blance of dignity. Each step required far more focus than it should have, and despi

tables, my ankle wobbled, sending m

is forearm to steady myself. The fine material of his

sed at my touch. It lasted only a fraction of a second, but even throu

better support my weight without making it obvious

he guided me toward the exit, his hand hove

ied. "End of quarter celebra

pically stirred in me, tonight I could only feel

istent, or I'd been even less steady on my feet? The possibiliti

like a splash of cold water, m

my shoulders. The fabric was warm from his body and carried that di

said, gesturing to a sleek blac

e stepped forward to open the door, h

y, extending his hand palm-up to

euvered into the passenger seat. Despite my light-headedness

hat it barely registered we were moving unti

lled me into a drowsy state. I rested my head against t

heard him say something-his

to be him?" I couldn't be certain, and before I could ask

w, a gentle hand was

ke up. We

moment before recognizing Daniel's voi

it of drool from the corner of my mouth. Perf

eadable in the dim light. "Do you have a

omptu nap, finally registered our location-

past the lobby," I mumbl

ted at the bright screen, somehow managing to type o

. Thanks for...you

d Olivia's voice f

voice carried through the

ssenger side and peered in, her eyes widen