Chapter 55 Drake

• DRAKE
• The ruby catches my eye, keeping my attention, my imagination running wild. How will it look on against Avery’s skin? Will she like the color? Or the cut? What if she wants a diamond? My imagination runs rampant with possibility, especially my heart racing at the mere thought of placing this ring on her finger. I’m so distracted by this golden family heirloom, I don’t hear the door open or the sound of footsteps against the floorboards.
• “I thought she was kidding,” Donny’s voice breaks the silence. The unexpected noise enough to make me want to jump out of my skin. Blood rushing through my ears, my stomach turning over in momentary panic. My glare daggers in his direction, annoyed by his interruption. Doesn’t he have any place else to be other than up my ass?