Ryder’s POV
I came to school feeling pretty happy today. It wasn’t so hard avoiding her yesterday except that little encounter with her scent. Now as I’m walking through the hall I immediately sense her. Liam doesn’t react. I think he is somehow trying to punish me with the silent treatment now for rejecting his mate, since his whining and protesting did not sway me. I must admit, yesterday I was tempted by her scent, as repelling as she is or seem, I’m starting to have some weird feelings...... Almost like if I’m developing some kind of crush on her. How dare I even see her that way. I shake my head to clear it of such thoughts.
Then, I spot her in the distance. She’s engaged in whatever she’s reading as she approaches me. I was about to move when I realized I have no reason to avoid h
