Chapter 0088

Chase tries his luck flirting with Lacey. “So, Lacey, got any plans for tomorrow night”

“Yep, the usual, headed to Dark Moon.”

“Want some company?” Chase asks her.

She gives him a fake smile and shuts him down. “I have some already, but thanks.”

She’s giving him the barest of answers when she responds, bordering on being rude. I can see Chase’s intrigue with her increasing. Chase is true to his name, and he loves the chase. Lacey doesn’t realize it, but she’s only making him more intent on getting close to her.

I focus my attention back on Cara. “Do you need a ride home today?”

She smiles at me. “No, I’m good, but thank you.”

The last few classes are the same. I walk her to her class, carrying her books. When the day is finally done, I walk her to her car. She unlocks it and with her hand on the door, turns to me. I’ve moved in close, desperately wanting to kiss her, but knowing she won’t want that here in such a public place. So, instead, I step into her space, forcing her to lean back against her car and I lean down to whisper in her ear. “Thank you for my invitation. I can’t wait to see you later my little guardian.”

her ear lobe as I listen to her heart rate increase. She swallows hard before answering, her voice a bit squeaky, “Well,

It’s time with you. love.” I kiss her nose before stepping back and walking away. When I get to my car, I turn and see that she hasn’t moved. I wink before getting into the car

rush to my room to shower and get ready. I’m not going to tell my father that I’m joining them. I don’t want him to tell me to

my mother. “Hey mom.” I greet

with me to Lily’s memorial tonight?” I

it would mean I wouldn’t go with my mother. I turn and take her hands in

her frown. “A date?” Ok, that

date, I’m heading out

she stops, looking upset.

do you look like that? I can go

just….I thought that you were serious about Cara Nelson. You made such a statement at your birthday with that dance and then you were so distraught when she

hug my mom, before leaning back and looking at her. “Mom, my date is with Cara. She invited me to dinner with her,

mom’s eyes go wide and her mouth opens in a “O” before her smile spreads across her face. “So she

know it yet, but I think she’s feeling the beginnings of the

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