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“I need juicy details right now.”
“I don’t really have any. I’ve only slept with Drake once.”
“But aren’t you all bunking in together? I heard that Drake and Knox broke up,” she said curiously, our conversation going on pause as the waitress brought us our food and drinks.
Once she’d walked off, I gave Leah an unsure look.
“We’re friends, but I don’t want to discuss the guys' private stuff. It’s none of our business.”
“I respect that, sorry. I’m really nosey,” she grimaced, tearing off a piece of her croissant and popping it into her mouth. “I’ll give you spicey details of my sex life if you want?”
“You’re seeing someone?” I asked with surprise, making her grin.
“It’s just casual, we’re not dating.”
“Who?”
“Jai. We hooked up at a party once and it became a regular thing.” She sipped her drink before continuing, her voice lower. “That man makes me see Jesus.”
“Why don’t you date then?” I loved casual hook-ups, but if it was consistent, it made sense to just date.
“We both like fucking other people too much,” she shrugged. “We fuck when it’s convenient but we don’t like each other in a romantic way. We’re just friends. You, on the other hand, definitely have some crazy vibes going on with your guys.”
“I really like them,” I smiled, picking at my food. It tasted really good, but part of me wished the guys were with us too. It felt weird just wandering around without one of them. “I’ve never dated before. I’ve only ever had one night stands.”
“Even your first time?”
“Yep. I just wanted to get rid of it. Lowered my resell value,” I deadpanned, her hand sliding across the table to give mine a squeeze. “I’m sorry your family sucks.”
“I don’t know anything else so it’s fine. Was a fun way to say fuck you to my dad too,” I chuckled, and she laughed but it sounded forced, putting me on edge.
She didn’t change her expression, but she spoke quietly as if we were still trading secrets.
“Don’t turn around but there’s a guy watching us. He came in after us and he was also lingering outside the dress shop.”
“You think he’s following us?” I asked, sipping my drink and playing the role of a calm person but on the inside I was freaking out. “Should I text Cruz?”
“He won’t cause a scene here. Crestford cops will get here before you hang up the phone from making the report. Finish lunch and we’ll go.”
“What if he follows us to the car?”
“Get straight in and I’ll lock the doors. He shouldn’t chase after us or he’ll draw attention to himself. We should have time to get away,” she replied, draining her drink and flicking through her phone casually to keep his suspicions down.
Anxiety clawed at me but I managed to finish my food, checking my own phone to find a message from Drake.
Drake: Cruz has eyes on you and all our cars have trackers installed.
Penn: He’s here?
Drake: Cruz can hack into anything. He’s on the computer keeping an eye on you through surveillance cameras. You have clearance by the door so head to the car.
Penn: Any idea who he is? Or if he’s following me or Leah?
Drake: He’s a deadman, and he’s following you I think. Trust Leah, she’s one of us and she’ll get you out of there.
“Let’s go,” Leah grinned, waving down the waitress to pay, and once we were ready to go, she hooked her arm in mine and walked me right past the man who was sitting at the table by the door.
I forced myself not to make eye contact, and a shiver rolled through me as I heard his chair scrape on the floor once we were outside.
