Page 148 of His Reckless Freshman

“I’ll explain it later. Just let me get in there.”

The woman swipes us in, and I bolt through the door, ignoring the elevator and taking the stairs as fast as I can.

I burst onto the second-floor landing and hear another scream.

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JOLIE

As soon as Kieran gets me onto the floor, he flips me over and lies on top of me.

Fear clutches me so hard and fast that I swear my heart gives out for just a second.

Is he going to rape me?

Murder me?

Both?

I start to wriggle against his weight, pushing on his shoulders and begging him to let me go.

“Please. Don’t do this.”

“Give me that fucking drive.” He claws at the device in my hand, bending my fingers back painfully.

“Ow!” I cry, my heart thundering so hard, I swear it’s going to explode in my chest.

“You fucking interfering little bitch,” he snarls, whacking the drive across my face.

Pain rockets through my cheek, and stars fill my eyes. For just a second, I think I might throw up, but the feeling passes as I blink and clear my vision.

He rises to his knees, and that nausea fades completely as my brain clicks into action.

Escape, escape, escape! Run! Now! Get to Ben!

Scrambling back, I kick at Kieran’s hands when he tries to grab me again.

“No!” I scream, lashing out and driving my foot into his stomach.

He doubles over, and I manage to get to my feet and fumble toward the door. My legs are wobbly and uncoordinated. I’m not sure I’m going to make it.

Get the drive!

No! I have to get out of here.

I hesitate, pausing by the door and looking back at Kieran, indecision spiking through me.

Do I wrench it from his hand and make a run for it?

His eyes dart to mine and he holds my gaze, rising to his feet and growling like a dog getting ready to attack.

My breath hitches.

Screw the drive. Run!

“I’m gonna kill you. And then I’m gonna destroy your boyfriend.” His threat is soft and menacing, making my heart hitch.

Logic is trying to remind me that he’d be a fool to touch me. Ben’s coming. He’s probably already called the police. There’s no way out for Kieran now. Why would he risk touching me?