Author's POV
The words didn't make sense. Propose? Ethan? The childhood friend turned ex-something who had been hovering around the edges of her life? The guy who supposedly knew her better than anyone?
Parker noticed the sudden shift in atmosphere first. The joking, triumphant energy drained out of him as he looked at Ryker’s pale face. "What happened?"
No answer. Ryker’s thumb hovered over the screen, his knuckles turning white.
Landon stepped forward, his brow furrowing in concern. "Ryker? Hey, man. Speak to us. You look like you've seen a ghost."
Still no answer. Ryker was entirely trapped inside his own head, the words echoing like a siren. Ethan is going to propose to her.
Finally, losing his patience, Parker leaned over and snatched the phone straight out of Ryker's paralyzed
