Chapter 40

• Ruby tried to protest, but her words came out slurred and incoherent. Caden guided her through the crowd and out of the house. It was a relief to be out in the cool night air, but Ruby's legs gave way again, and she nearly fell.
• Caden sighed and, with more gentleness than he'd shown lately, helped her stay on her feet. "Were you supposed to stay at Liv’s tonight?”
• Ruby sighed, licking her lips. Still holding onto his arm for dear life, she said rudely, “Why do you care?”