Chapter 21
Avery
Jase’s mom is gorgeous. She’s got long dark hair, neatly secured at the nape of her neck, and wide honey-colored eyes with the same thick, dark eyelashes as Jase. Her eyes are weary though, and are currently sizing me up. I wonder what Jase has told her about me. Does she think we’re dating?
When we reach the porch, she pulls Jase into a hug, and I wait nervously beside them.
“Avery?” she asks, releasing him.
I nod once. Her smile is wide and welcoming, and I see that I have nothing to worry about. “Hi, Mrs. Owens.”
“Call me Cathy.” She pulls me in for a hug too, and I hear her tell Jase over my shoulder “She’s gorgeous, Jase.”
He chuckles. “Trust me, Mom, I’m all too aware.”
I stand there stunned, trying to pretend they’re not talking about me like I’m not here
