All Chapters of Mine Alone: Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

‘Allow me to take you home, Evans.’I felt a soft palm that suddenly withheld my arm and restricted me from moving.‘What are you doing, Drake?’He looked straight into my soul and got a grip on my soft spot. My aggression melted in one blink, and all I wanted to do was stand there and keep glaring back at him.‘Let me take you in my car. Ditch the buses for once, will you?’Somehow, I gave in to his command. Somehow, I felt a need to obey him. And submit to him.I nodded and slightly smiled. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I guess my body helped me give an answer before I could choose.He led me to his car and opened the front door for me. He watched me with such an excited gaze as I slid in and sat down. He gently shut the door before walking over to the driver’s seat.He gave a soft groan as he sat beside me. He looked at me again and ignited the car’s engine.‘So, where do you wanna go first?’‘You said you were going to take me home,’ I asked, looking genuinely clueless.‘Ye

Lying on Drake’s chest was the safest I’ve ever felt in my life. But something still bothered me about what had just happened between us. I didn’t know his life, and he didn’t know mine. He clearly didn’t know what I was running from.Enjoy the moment, Evans.Jane’s voice echoed in my head again, and it somehow calmed me, steadying my thoughts. Just one night with a person doesn’t mean something has to begin.The next time I opened my eyes, Drake was gone, leaving a note on the bed.I made breakfast. It’s at the dining table. Take a shower, eat, and my driver will take you home. I had to rush off, the office called and I didn’t wanna wake you. I had a great night with you, Evans.I suddenly felt a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite place.The bed was ridiculously high; I carefully climbed down and headed into the shower. When I checked my phone, it was already 11 a.m. I knew I had to call Mr. Smith for missing training.“I already got the message from the boss, Evans. We’ll see tomorrow.