We finally had dinner, and this time, they let me join them at the table. Brant kept staring at me with that same hungry look—the one he'd had since he said those words to me. And ever since, I’d been speechless. We hadn’t talked about what he said, but the way he looked at me… it was as if he could undress me with his eyes alone.
After dinner, Rhett, Joss, Kit, and Brant went back inside the house. I stayed outside, lying on the lounge chair for a while, staring up at the stars. I used to do that with Mum and Jessica.
How I wish they were here with me.
Why, Jessica? Why fall for someone like Brant—a selfish brat?
I heard footsteps approaching and turned my head to see Brant walking toward me. He’d changed into a simple black shirt and shorts. He sat down on the lounge chair next to mi
