10

~JADE~

“Mr. Axton…”

I didn't expect to see him or anyone else in the library.

“Mmmh.”

His presence sent me reeling with uncertainty on how to react. We had only exchanged words once, but our first encounter was not one to be easily forgotten.

“Didn’t see you there,” I added, chasing the images of nudity far away from my mind and trying my best to sound completely natural.

He kept the book in his lap aside and approached me, rolling the wheels just close enough to pick up my book from where it still laid on the ground and raise it to me.

“It's Angel, Elena.” He didn't fail to remind me.

I frowned, neglecting the way my name easily rolled off his tongue. It's been ages since anyone referred to me with that name. It brought back a whirlwind of memories, and subconsciously, I took a step back, away from him.

Angel’s gaze was steady, his hold so strong that I found myself unable to keep up. Yet, something was commanding about his eyes; something so appealing that I couldn't look away