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Even though the mask makes it harder to see his eyes, I feel the annoyance boring from them.
“I know a lot about you.”
I blow out a breath. “You’re crazy.”
He glares at me. “Answer the question, Mallory.”
I swallow hard. “Some of his questions were uncomfortable. But it’s nothing I can’t handle.”
Footsteps sound behind me, and the masked man releases my arms. “I’ll be the judge of that.” He turns and hurries down the hallway, disappearing through a door I had no idea existed.
“Mallory. Are you okay?” Adam’s concerned voice comes from behind me.
I spin around, plastering a smile on my face. “Yes, I’m fine. I was just thirsty and feeling weird because of it.” I gesture in the direction he just came from. “Let’s go back to your office.”
I push against his shoulder, not wanting him to go anywhere near the masked man. If Adam discovers him, I have no idea what will happen. Part of me fears what the masked man will do to him, while the other is protective of a man I don’t know. One who stalks me yet seems genuinely concerned about my welfare.
I need psychological help. My next appointment should be with the counseling center.
CHAPTER 16
Stryker
Iwatch Mallory push Adam back the way he came. Her words, “Let’s go back to your office,” ring inside my ears.
Anger zips through my veins like a fire racing across a trail of gasoline, turning into an inferno that roars inside my ears.What the hell are you doing, Mallory? You belong tome.
I’ve been lurking around, listening to their conversation because Adam didn’t bother closing the door.
Why the hell was he asking those questions? They have nothing to do with biology.
The way he’s looking at her makes me want to run up to him and snap his fucking neck.
This guy needs to be taught a lesson.
Mallory is mine. I’ll kill him if he doesn’t back the fuck off.
Mallory hurries out the door,strawberry-blonde hair streaming behind her as she races toward Mandy.
My eyes narrow as Adam pops his head out of his office. A student worker wearing a short skirt walks down the hallway.Adam whistles, and the girl stops. As she slowly turns around, her body seems to shrink in on itself, a sign she’s intimidated by him.
“Looking sexy, Arielle.” He leers at her, his gaze slowly drinking her in. “Anytime you need tutoring inhumanbiology, I’m happy to assist.”
Her hands ball into fists as she hisses, “Drop dead, asshole,” before pivoting and walking away.
He’s an entitled, arrogant asshole who thinks he can do whatever he wants.
I do a quick search on my phone to see what I can find out about him. I’ll do a comprehensive search later, but this will suffice.
I rip off my mask and take the black ball cap from the pocket of my sweatshirt. After putting it on, I pull my hoodie overhead and stroll down the hallway, my head tilted down so no one can see my face.
I barge into Adam’s office. He jumps to his feet, his face red from outrage. He hurriedly flips the lid of his laptop closed, but not before I see the porno on the screen.
“What are you doing here? You need to make an appointment for tutoring.”
I close and lock the door behind me. Turning around, I spread my legs slightly, my hands curling into fists. “I don’t need an appointment to tell you to stay the hell away from my girlfriend.”
“Y-Your g-girlfriend.” He steps back, swallowing nervously as his eyes roam over me. I’m lean but packed with muscle. My sweatshirt and jeans don’t hide that fact. “W-Who’s your g-girlfriend?”