Chapter 34

It was really dim in that little nook. Even though there were other people in the area, the temperature was unbearable. The stairs walled off one side of the room, while the opposite wall was completely exposed to the adjacent corridor.

"Why are we doing this?" I inquired while locking my stare with his most intense one. It was really annoying to wear the golden pigeon mask, and it got in the way of being able to fully see around.

I took a deep breath out of my nose and tried to remove the mask while doing so. When I was finished, Atlas hurriedly shoved me against the wall and then slammed his mouth on top of mine, cupping my face in the process.

What the living hell! He was kissing me, dang!

I tried to get away from his contact, but he pinned my hands with his and sucked my lips as I was struggling. Now was the time when my heartbeat was at its most erratic.

Why did I all of a sudden feel like something was wrong with me?

It was the very first time we kissed. Hell, no. I was unable t