Ryan’s warning sticks in my mind for the rest of my shift.
Stay away from James.
There is something about that threat though that sticks to me even deeper than most would. Because there was feeling behind those woods. He truly means it.
He knows there’s something between James and I. He knows and he hates it. And it’d be so stupid and dangerous to meet with James tonight, even though I already agreed to.
Ryan has shown his loyalties of course lie with James. If we’re caught, I’m the one who’s going to pay the highest price.
Yet, I still take extra time getting ready that night. I pick out a simple, light blue dress that I hope will catch the moonlight. I do my hair. I apply light makeup.
“You’re really going to meet with him after everything?” Sharon asks, as she looks me over.
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