Nina POV
I don't know what to say, but since that day, Ryder has been avoiding me. He didn't even sleep here last night, though my concern was that he finally let Ali and Lizzy off the hook for whatever punishment he had in store for them.
I glanced at him indirectly, and he seemed so focused on his phone. I puffed out and tried to look away when I suddenly remembered that he went to the castle the other day.
"Ryder," I called out carefully, and he muttered, "Hmm," without looking at me. His voice was deep and calm.
I wondered how that deep voice would sound if he moaned.
Holy fuck... Nina, get hold of yourself.
I mentally groaned, and he slowly lifted his head, his left brow quirked up as if he could hear my thoughts.
I rolled my eyes and turned to face him again, t
