Eleanor’s POV The next day, just as I stepped out of the house, I saw Hunter leaning against the fence in front of Hailey’s home. He looked up and met my eyes, immediately walking toward me. “Go back home, immediately, sweetheart.” He said. I already knew what kind of storm awaited me from my father. It definitely wasn’t one I wanted to deal with this early in the morning. “No, I don’t think I will.” I answered. “Eleanor, go home, NOW.” He ordered sternly, his tone turning overly commanding and authoritative. For a moment, I felt the sudden need to obey his every word. It was like he had this pull on me that made me want to submit to him and follow his orders. I buried the feeling immediately. I’m not giving any man that kind of power over me—not now and not ever. I glared at him

