Ryder
I stood there, my arms crossed, waiting for her to notice me. Ariana and Mia were deep in conversation as they walked down the hall, but the second her eyes locked onto mine, her expression hardened. She immediately stopped in her tracks, and I could see her jaw clenching as she tried to control her irritation.
“Ryder,” she said in a low, annoyed voice. “What do you want now?”
Without responding, I took a step forward, blocking her path completely. Her eyes flared with frustration, and I could tell I was getting under her skin. Good.
“Move,” she demanded, her voice sharp.
I smirked, leaning against the wall casually. “Not until you admit you’re coming to the party this weekend.”
Her nostrils flared, and she took a deep breath before stepping closer, practically in my face. “You
