Chapter 77: Party Chaos
(Annie's POV)
I waited by the lockers for ten minutes before Scarlet finally shut her door. I walked up to her, smoothing my skirt.
"Want to come over to my place?" I asked, flashing a bright, inviting smile.
Scarlet paused, her bag slung over one shoulder. "Your place? Isn't that in Riverside?"
I didn't flinch. I kept my smile plastered on. "I mean my place in the city. Oh, you didn't know? My godfather is Senator Sterling."
Godfather. I loved how that word tasted on my tongue. It carried weight.
Scarlet looked at me, seemingly contemplating the offer. "I suppose I could."
My eyes lit up.
"Can I bring a plus one?" she asked slowly.
I nodded vigorously, assuming she meant Damon.
I was wrong. She brought a girl I didn't recognize.
We stood at
