Rosie POV
30 minutes prior….
“You didn’t have to come get me. I have a car,” I huffed, a bit peeved at Taegan’s insistence to meet in person since last night.
After the necklace Rian gave me quit glowing and pulsing strangely around my neck, I told Taegan “Thanks for your concern,” and quickly hung up.
The persistent texts started to come soon after. I finally relented around 2 AM to let him give me a ride, even though I still think this is uncalled for.
“We needed to talk,” Taegan said gruffly, “and you wouldn’t listen.”
“The threat to call my dad was very persuasive,” I growled.
He laughed dryly. “I’m glad you didn’t make me do that. Your dad hates getting calls from me. Always has.”
“Yeah, yeah,” I huffed. “What’s your deal, anyway? Did Rian ask you to help him so I would stay h
