~ASH’S POV~
I knew getting caught would be a mess, but at least now I didn’t have to sneak around anymore. No more stolen moments in the dark, no more pretending Allison didn’t make my head spin in the worst, best way.
But Cara? Yeah, she was pissed.
The sleepover ended faster than I could blink.
She kicked everyone out, her rage barely contained, and now the whole house felt too quiet. Even Valerie had disappeared somewhere, probably glued to her phone, flirting with some other guy.
I hesitated outside Cara’s door, my hand hovering over the wood.
Knock or walk away?
I told myself to leave it alone, let her cool off, but—
“Oh, f**k it,” I muttered, already hating myself for caring. I knocked harder this time. “Cara, I know you’re in there. Don’t make me break the damn
