CHAPTER 49

JESS

Grabbing my things, I let Tom drape an arm over my shoulder and lead me out of the house. Outside was crisp and fresh and took away the bit of the drunken haze I was in before falling into the pool. I needed to thank Tiffany, actually, for getting my ass. sober. Now, I was

guessed this drive home. In the worst-case scenario, I would just drive.

When we reached the truck, my heart skipped a beat. Luke was leaning against it, his arms crossed and an unreadable expression on his face. I wanted to ask him what sort of ninja dust he carries around because I didn't see him walk out of the house, but then again, it was Luke-probably drifted outside on a cloud of smoke and rage.

"Dude, what do you think you're doing?" Tom slurred, trying to sound tough but failing miserably. His words were thick and unsteady.

Luke's eyes didn't leave Tom. "Taking Jess home. You're too drunk to drive."

home." His voice wavered as he tried to maintain his

A

Tom. He was calm-almost too calm-which made

and the uncertainty gnawed

Luke said, his

sighed, frustration bubbling up inside me. "I'll drive," I declared, stepping forward and yanking the keys from

myself flattening

with anger.

dip in the pool sobered me

"You can

was the good guy, taking care

but then seemed to think better of

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