You look across the street as your friends all huddle together, laughing and showing off what they all bought. Your heart aches with longing.

“Can’t I at least go and say hi? Just for a moment, I swear,” you ask quietly. Large hands slide their way along your torso until they circle you, trapping you against his chest. You feel his hot breath on your ear.

“You really want to leave me, all alone, for them? No, baby, you can’t leave my side. You know this,” Harper murmurs out smoothly.