Ruby's POV
Hayes got into the driver's seat and started the car. I was sulking because Zylon didn't come with us.
"I'm sorry I called you a brat," he said suddenly. I glanced at him; his eyes were momentarily off the road and fixed on mine.
"Thank you," I replied. Hayes smiled at me- a full, radiant smile that made my insides melt. We arrived at the mall, and as soon as he opened the door on my side and the valet took our car away, I quickly pulled him inside. I despised shopping; I dreaded it and wanted to get it over with.
I noticed that people turned to look at us as we walked by, and several women openly admired him. They purred, waved, and winked at him. How shameless! Suddenly, Hayes wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him.
'He wants to assure
