Chapter 27. Bad Things Can Turn into Good Things

Anna felt him put his hand on her shoulder, starting to panic. At first, he just stroked the spot, but then he squeezed until he drew a groan of pain from Anna, who stared at him with tears in her eyes, as he kept his hand there, squeezing even harder, while staring at her coldly. Anna knew they would hear if she screamed, but she didn't want to worry Allister or give Adam the pleasure, so she closed her eyes and bit her tongue, determined to endure the pain in silence. The grip lessened, but his hand remained on her shoulder. Anna opened her eyes and saw a mixture of surprise and coldness in Adam's eyes.

  He released her and put his hand back in his pocket.

  “Go on, miss.”

    “Do you need any help?” Anna knew she was facing a troubled man. Perhaps a conversation could transform him into someone more... human.

  “If you stay here, I won't be able to control myself, and you won't like what happens.”

  Anna stood with