Annabelle’s POV
The security guards at Stefan’s mansion let us inside and Michael drove us inside and parked his car in the driveway. He dropped me off. I got down immediately and thanked him. He got down too and came towards me while I avoided his eyes. I could sense the hesitation in him, as if wanted to say something to me.
“It’s a pleasure to have you working at the institute, Anna. Are you enjoying your work?” he asked, looking down at me and smiling.
“Yeah, I am. Thanks for the lift,” I said. I didn’t know what else he wanted to say to me. It was an awkward situation. I didn’t want to invite him inside, in case he misinterpreted it as my interest in him. Also, it wasn’t my house. It was Stefan’s. Jenny wasn't there, and I didn't want to be all alone with him.
Suddenly the main d
