Okay With This?

Tasha and I are jumping up and down, gripping each other’s hands, our laughter mixing with the excitement in the air. Lawson is beside us, throwing an arm around Declan, who grins as he watches me.

“Ten!” The crows starts.

I glance around, searching for Ryker, and find him lingering in a dark corner, his eyes fixed on me. He shoots me a smile, though it doesn’t reach his eyes. But he’s watching.