Trapped in Love

Caroline answered the call absentmindedly.

An anxious Alex exclaimed, “Caroline, are you available? Come and pick up Evan quickly! Il send you the location. Hurry! Something terrible has happened!”

Caroline’s chest tightened with anxiety as she heard the urgency in Alex’s voice. Before she could ask any questions, Alex had already hung up.

Caroline was on edge upon learning that something bad had occurred involving Alex. She tossed aside her blanket and hastily got dressed, just in time to receive the location from Alex.

As she read the name “Wild Sides” listed in the location, Caroline suddenly felt a wave of relief. She deduced that Evan had probably been lured into having a drink with Lucas and Alex, who often tricked her into picking him up. She wondered, ‘How is this considered something bad?

Frustrated, Caroline grabbed her phone, ready to decline Alex’s request, but he sent another photo just as she was about to.

The image displayed Evan lying on a sofa with his eyes tightly shut and his face flushed scarlet.

Caroline realized that her usually strong–willed boyfriend had been subjected to excessive drinking by his friends.

She sighed.

I’m on my way.]

she grabbed her jacket and car keys, she decided not to involve her

room in search of Evan. She opened the door only to find Evan alone. Alex and Lucas

anger and walked over to Evan. She leaned in to take hold of his arm, preparing to help

surprise, Evan suddenly

cupping the back of her head

alcohol–laden breath, tried to push him away

on her wrists, freeing one hand. He withdrew from Caroline’s lips, and she could see desire in

implored, “Please, don’t push me

asked with concern, “What’s

replied, “I’ll

the overwhelming lust that coursed through his

to the most sensitive part