Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 802

Milo and Buddy flanked Tara, teeth bared, eyes locked on her like she was their next meal.

Tara glanced over, saw Kay still frozen, and tossed her hair with a scoff. "Fine. If you won't say yes, I'll just go find a few guys to mess around with tonight. Dylan doesn't care about me anyway, so why should I care about myself? Do whatever you want—I'm done pretending anyone matters to anyone."

Kay shot after her, grabbing her wrist before she could storm off.

Tara's lips curled into a half-smile. "You know how stubborn I am, right? The only reason I put up with all that Warren family nonsense was for Dylan. I can swallow anything for him, but if there's no chance with him, I'll do whatever I want. If you don't want to see me with a bunch of random guys, then come with me."

Kay hesitated, fiddling with his mask. "I..."

"Clara's fate isn't your problem!" Tara cut in, voice sharp.

“I.....”

A flicker of sadness crossed Tara's eyes. She let out a dry, self-mocking laugh. "Forget it. I guess I was too full of myself. Thought if Dylan didn't want me, at least you would. Turns out, nobody does."

She spun on her heel and walked away, her back stiff and proud.

Kay stood there, fists clenching and unclenching at his side.

Clara's voice came from behind. "Go

stiffened, glancing back

don't like Tara, but she's right-without Dylan, she'll do anything. If you actually care about her, go. You

no way Clara could drag Aiden by herself. He was too

second. He stepped forward,

all he said before dashing

Clara just then-Kay really did love Tara. No wonder Tara had slipped into Palm Bay

a mess, but at least Kay's were honest.

right now

in

thought Dylan was done with her. Even after a

have it all, but now, under the weight of everyone's judgment, she could still think to cut and run with Kay. It was obvious she wanted Clara gone-but there was something almost

her. Everyone had their

was chasing that family head seat

she

to the noise outside

"Find a safe way out.

Buddy took off, crashing through a window and racing