"Have you always been like this, Emily, or did you develop this attitude just to get under my skin." I hated that he was so calm when it came to belittling me. I hated that whenever I pointed out that we weren't going to work, all he does is chuckle or nod or stare at me. Like he knows something I don't, like he knows I'll fall for him like the numerous women before me. I hated that he might be right. Why did he have an effect on me? Why was this stupid mate bond trying to bring us closer even when it's obvious we're not compatible. We're completely different people, we don't belong together. Then why? Why does my body burn at his every touch. Why does it listen to him...and not me!