Maddy’s POVThe tension between us thickened as he spoke. His words rang in my head.No line I won’t cross for you.No lengths I won’t go for you.Nothing in this world I won’t do to keep you safe.They sounded so pretty, so compelling, yet they echoed empty. He would not give up his marriage for me.“Let go of me, Aston,” I said when I could finally speak.He was just about to speak when the door behind us opened. I took advantage of the distraction to shove him and spring away from him.The new math teacher, Mr. Lane, entered the class carrying some books. He stopped in his tracks when he saw us.“Might be a little early for my class,” he teased. Aston wiped his jaws smiling. “Sorry, Mr. L. We’ll get out of your way.”“Remember to submit your homework tomorrow, Aston. I’m not going to tolerate more tardiness from you,” Mr. Lane said as we headed out of the room.“Won’t forget, Mr. L. Promise,” Aston replied, but as soon as he shut the door, he groaned. “That man has it out for me.”
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