CHAPTER 43
I DROPPED ALL three boys home in turn, and thankfully Vine’s mom was already unconscious, passed out on the stained couch with an empty bottle beside her. Vodka, the cheap stuff. I knew from experience she wouldn’t wake up until morning, otherwise I’d have probably brought Vine back to Riverley again. Ah, Riverley. When I turned into the driveway, I could still feel the ghost of Ethan’s lips on mine. If he came near me again tonight, I’d be on my knees begging for more. And possibly doing other things, since I’d be at the right height to…
Stop it, Dan.
No, it was far better if I kept my distance.
Not that I could sleep. I was already awake when Mack called at five, sounding far chirpier than I felt.
“I have news,” she announced.
“Good news or bad news?”
Please don’t let i
