Chapter 60

“Break her heart and you’re dead, grumpy boy,” Olivia told Caden, jabbing a finger at his chest before she walked away.

For what seemed like a whole minute Ruby stood in her place, her heart pounding in her chest. She had her eyes glued on Caden who had his back to her as he watched Olivia walk away, out of their sight.

What did Olivia mean? Why would she say that to Caden? Did Caden plan on asking her out?

Ruby shook her head slowly, exhaling. This was not real. She subtly pinched herself, hissing as the pain reverberated through her arm.

This was real. Caden Miller was here in front of her and he had sent Olivia away so he could talk to her.

“Ruby?” Caden called out her name, nudging her arm gently. “Where did you get lost?” he asked as she shook herself back to reality.

“No. Nowhere,” she answered, fumbling.

“Walk with me?” he prompted, his voice careful. Was he nervous?

Ruby nodded, gulping.

As Ruby retraced her path, falling in footsteps beside Caden, she thought of how they