Chapter 144. What a Fucking Fool

Freya POV

I shifted my eyes to Ryder, confused. I’ve known him long enough now. Our relationship had grown deep. He didn’t keep secrets from me anymore. There was no way he was married… right? By the way… from what I know, Ryder got married to Dylan’s mother like five years ago, I guess. Then she died two and a half years ago. She couldn’t have just woken up from the fucking grave to come claim her husband, right?

Dylan had to be lying. He was desperate, pathetic, willing to say anything to get me back.

I pushed the thought away.

“It’s nothing,” I said, forcing a small smile. “Dylan showed up begging again, saying he wanted me back. Then suddenly tear gas got released and… everything went black. I don’t remember anything after that.”

Ryder studied me for a second, then nodded. “Okay.” He turned to Zoey. “Stay with her. Make sure she rests.” He kissed my forehead softly. “I have something I need to handle. I’ll be back soon, hmm.”

I nodded,