Chapter 66

"Maddie, you fell on purpose, right?" I didn't know Kara would come to that conclusion. My waist was still aching, and I was sure there must be a dark bruise. I really wished I could just lift my shirt and show her. I wasn't dumb enough to take desire more seriously than my own life. I rolled my eyes at her but didn't stop her from talking. She continued, "What does it feel like? Are his arms really strong? How was his—" "Kara!" I immediately cut her off and said, "You really don't have a single proper thought in that head of yours!" She stuck her tongue out when she noticed that I was genuinely angry. She muttered something under her breath, but it was so quiet that I couldn't hear her. I held my tender waist and walked out of the control room. I suddenly remembered that Brandon had called me but didn't finish his question. He was the one who made me trip and embarrass myself. What an interesting guy. It seemed like I should keep my distance from him. I had to make sure I st