“ Jayden went for my fries, ignoring Anna’s narrowed gaze. Thanks, babe.You two know each other? Jo gestured between Jayden and me with her fork.Before I could nod, he dropped an arm over my shoulders.… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I don’t want to...be like this, I whispered as I looked away, and once I said it, I didn’t even want to take the words back. A weird sensation hit me, almost like...like relief. That didn’t make sense… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ You’re right. A wicked little grin tugged at his lips. I think we should celebrate. Pausing, he waggled his brows at me. We have fifty minutes now. I only need, like, five of them.Oh my God, I laughed… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ What does... mean?Rider blinked and his lips slowly parted. Surprise splashed across his face. Yeah, I’d spoken in front of Hector. I felt sort of giddy. Might’ve only been a handful of words, but it… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ You’re breaking my heart.At the sound of Rider’s voice, I wheeled around, clutching my bag to my side. First thing I noticed was the faded Ravens emblem stretched over his broad chest, and then I forc… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I’m supposed to meet Ainsley for lunch and then...we’re hanging out.He was silent for a moment and then shoved his hands into his pockets. Cool. His gaze flipped up and over me. I turned slightly, spy… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I ate lunch with Keira today. Second day in a row, I told him, then winced at how stupid that sounded.Rider’s grin turned into a full smile, transforming his handsome face into the kind of masculine b… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I want to back up to this whole caring about me thing, he said, surprising me as he made his way back to the canvas. I know you care about me, Mallory.My heart started beating fast as he shook the can… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I like you, Mallory. And God knows you deserve a hell of a lot better than me. He dipped his chin, laughing as he thrust his hand through his hair. God. I suck at this. Can we just forget—I snapped ou… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ You’ve given up on yourself before anyone else has a chance to.Silence greeted me.I could feel Rider’s stare on me. Several moments passed. That’s bullshit, and kind of priceless coming from you. You… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ People are assholes, Mouse. You already know that. He paused as he scooped some of my hair back, gently tossing the strands over my shoulder. And there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.I glanced over… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ He can be... Heat started to flow across my cheeks. He can be very...protective.Jayden’s eyes widened as his mouth opened slightly. The flush in my cheeks deepened as I pressed my lips together.Huh. T… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I don’t want you involved in any of that.Because you care about me?Of course. I narrowed my eyes. I don’t want to worry about you getting hurt.He stepped in and his other hand settled just above my hi… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ How...how do you feel about me?I think it’s pretty obvious.Let’s just say I need a detailed account.His lashes lifted and his eyes met mine. I can do that for you.Okay. I leaned toward him.I never onc… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ Say something.I struggled to get the word out. What?My name.I wasn’t sure why he wanted me to say that, and I didn’t know how it would feel to say it again after all this time, but I drew in a deep br… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ There were a thousand things I could’ve said to him in that moment. I didn’t know why, out of everything, I said what I did. Jayden told me once, after the day in the garage, that he looked up to you… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ His gaze locked with mine and a slow grin appeared on his face. He didn’t look like he had last night. More like he did every day at school. Worn jeans. A black henley instead of a T-shirt and beat-up… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ This reminds me of old times,” he said, and his lashes lifted. As his gaze drifted over me, it was focused but all too brief, because he looked away, a muscle working along his jaw. “Kind of.”A flush… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ We’re probably leaving soon,” Rider said. “Might catch a movie.”Jayden leaned against the wall as he looked around the room. “I see how it is. You figure you don’t stand a chance with Mallory now that… Jennifer L. Armentrout
“ I wanted him to meet Ainsley. She was super important to me. I made my decision. “I...I would like that.”Rider’s reaction was immediate. He smiled and the dimple appeared. My breath caught. I’d actual… Jennifer L. Armentrout
