Sinful Man. Part 44

She pulled herself free from his grip, her eyes wet with angry tears. "Take me home. I don't care if I have to get back on that red deathtrap, take me home right now."

The sun was setting as they rode back to the university. Helena was exhausted from the day, both physically and emotionally. She hated Xavier, but as he drove, she leaned against his back, wanting to simply fall asleep. She was strangely comfortable, feeling his coat to her cheek.

She didn't expect him to return to the scooter, but she honestly didn't care. During the ride, she was able to calm down and let her anger settle. Arriving at the school, he walked her back to her dorm.

"If people see you with me, they may get the wrong idea."

"Relax, I'm cloaking us so that we're invisible."

They went inside and he followed her up to her dorm room. They stopped at the door and she turned to him. "You aren't coming inside."

"I know. I just wanted to say goodnight."

She placed her ha