Don’t stay away from me anymore.”I stop myself, just barely, from telling him I won’t. I can’t promise that. Can’t lie. He opens his eyes. Stares starkly, bleakly. “I need you.

So what’s the deal with you and my sister?” He laughs shortly and rubs the back of his neck like something is there, tickling, tapping. “Tamra.” Clutching the dashboard, I turn and glare at her....

But you’re worried I’ll get in trouble?” I try not to show how much this pleases me. I’ve managed to ignore him for days now and here I sit. Lapping up his attention like a...