I stiffened the moment Delilah asked that question. My grip on the jade ring tightened slightly before I forced my fingers to relax. I could feel her gaze burning into the side of my face, waiting for an answer, but I wasn’t about to give her one—not now.
Instead of looking at her, I turned my head toward the street. "We should hurry up," I said, my voice steady. "We’re going to be late for the Everhart household. The birthday party is already starting."
Delilah huffed, clearly annoyed. "You're avoiding the question, Ryder."
I flagged down a cab, ignoring the frustration in her voice. She kept pushing, but I acted like I didn’t hear her. Eventually, she crossed her arms and looked out the window as the car sped toward the Everhart estate.
When we arrived, I took in the massive iron gat
