ed him that night. The next day's newspaper repor

ext second, the door of the study suddenly swung open. "Nay, what's the

n expectantly, wait

tly, glancing at the newspaper on the grou

n's face, Delilah felt her heart shatter. She couldn't believe the news. Tears welled up in her eyes and trickled down her cheeks

ipped a beat. Lilah said he was

mever I want?" Nathan raised his eyeb

Delilah's eyes were full of sadness at the thought of this. W

u reject me last night? Do you hate me-is that it?

dropped the playful act and pulled Delilah into his arms, pressing her petite body against the d

guard. She struggled to push him away, but s

on. He wasn't crushing or hurting her, but he wasn't letting her move, either.

s lasted. Nathan kept kissing her un

" Nathan asked the girl in his arms, his breath he

and wiped her lips in disgust. "I

than's eyes. How dare she call him

unfazed. She stood her ground and glared back at h