Chapter 264

“Yes, that’s how I’d describe her, too. Only I’d use the words vapid and self-absorbed, too.” He shrugs his shoulders and sighs. “Anyway, I’m eighteen now, so I suppose I needn’t worry about her. I’m far wealthier than she is, and it’s more than likely she’ll blow through most of her money before she hits fifty.” He pauses and his fingers tighten around the stem of his wineglass before he looks down at me. “You realize that, don’t you?”

“That your mom’s going to bankrupt herself?” I ask, and he smiles. The way his slightly curled red hair falls over his forehead is enhanced by the diffused light, and his face almost seems to glow. His shirt is partially unbuttoned, and I can see just the slightest hint of chest.

“No, I mean that we’re all eighteen now. Not just me and you, but your other lovers as well.”

“Lovers,” I say, feeling my face heat up. I guess Zayd, Creed, and Zack are lovers, aren’t they? Since we’ve had sex … Although I still haven’t quite braved the bl