Chapter 143. Can We Talk?

Freya POV

I sighed, shaking my head. I’d already told her about the birthday surprise — the house Ryder gave me. And I’d confessed how I feel about him. She was genuinely happy for me, saying I deserved it after everything.

It had been a while since we had a proper girls’ talk, so we came to this cute coffee shop just to get some fresh air and gist about random stuff.

Speaking of the house… yeah, I’ve moved in. Ryder suggested I should enjoy my new place. He still stays at Silvergate and comes to visit me once in a while. But deep down, I know it’s because of what happened that night — the nightmare. He’s trying to keep some distance so he doesn’t hurt me again.

Well, that’s his concern. There’s no way we’re staying apart. Not anymore.

The burning pain on my hand had gone down a bit now, but Zoey wouldn’t stop mocking me.

“Admit it,” she grinned, stirring her drink. “You were imagining little mini-Ryders running around calling you mommy.”