Ashlyn's POV
The uneasiness from the sliver balls inside me grew with every step I took. There was a mix of excitement and discomfort which I couldn’t quite explain.
Gulping hard, I waited by the driveway. However, my heart raced as I caught sight of Xavier riding his motorcycle toward me. The roar of the engine was almost as loud as the thrum in my chest.
When he finally stopped in front of me, the smug look on his face made me even more nervous.
“Um, I don’t think this is a good idea,” I blurted, my voice shaky.
“Why not?” he asked, his lips curling into a smirk that sent a shiver down my spine.
I smacked his arm lightly, trying to ignore how solid it felt. “Stop pretending, Xavier! You know exactly what I mean. Let’s just take the car.”
His smirk deepened. “We can’t. Joy t
