Chapter Seven
Of all the Reynolds parties Lacie had been to this engagement party was the best by far, with the last one coming a close second. The fact that Ryder was at her side for the duration wasn’t lost on her. Just having him around made a host of activities more fun.
Ryder and Lawrence spent most of the night in conversation but Ryder’s hand remained on her thigh throughout their discussions.
“How you doing?” Ryder asked, turning his lips down to her temple. “Do you need anything?”
“You,” she said.
The corner of his mouth slid upward. “Right here?”
“I meant in life,” she said, nudging him. “Everything you’re doing, that’s what I need.”
“Lawrence wants an invite to our party.”
“What party?” she asked.
“Our engagement,” Ryder said.
“StoneWall’s party is tomorrow night,” she
