Chapter 4. Secret Love

Lex’s POV

“Pump the brakes, wild boy. What did you just say you did?” Rowland stared at me like I’d lost every last brain cell.

“Uh... asked her out?” I offered casually, though I could already feel the guilt prickling at the back of my neck.

“And?” he prompted, raising both brows.

I clenched my jaw. Not exactly proud of the rest.

“And kissed her... then bolted.” I exhaled sharply and turned away, avoiding his burning stare. “There. You happy now?”

“What the actual hell, Lex?” Row exploded. “You kissed her—in front of her adorable boyfriend?! Are you completely out of your damn mind? That poor guy must’ve felt crushed!”

What was I thinking?

Oh, only that she was drop-dead gorgeous and dang