Chapter 27: Daisy

##Chapter 27: Daisy

He shakes his head. "No ifs, ands, or buts."

That certainly throws a monkey wrench in my plans.

The look on my face must give away my thoughts, because his eyes narrow. "Is that going to be a problem for you?"

"No," I sigh. "Not at all." Then I grumble, "It's just unnecessary. I'm twenty-one years old. I don't need a babysitter."

He glances around the party and says in a tight voice, "Trust me, it's completely necessary."

By the stubborn tilt to his chin and the determination in his eyes, I can tell that arguing isn't going to get me anywhere.

"Fine," I mutter.

Carter's lucky that I'm in the mood to party. Especially now that I've unloaded Kevin.

The first thing we do is look for Olivia. Just like Carter claimed, she's in the kitchen with Tanner, engaged in a deep conversation. Much like they were at the Labor Day barbecue, their heads are bent together, and they're smiling at one another.

For a moment, I stop and watch Olivia. I hate to interrupt whatever