Just leave me alone. Let me go. “No…” she says, eyes wide in horror at her scattered papers. My throat almost closes at how crazy she’s become. I stare dazedly as she breathes sharply, hyperventilating. Connor approaches quickly and bends down to her, whispering in her ear. Then he lifts her by the waist. She screams frantically, “No!” Rose kicks out to try to reach the papers. I’m going to throw up. Sickness rises from my stomach.