RUBY

Zoey gave me a sneer, probably surprised because this was the first time she'd heard me say Luther's name directly. Zoey released her hug from Luther. They talked for a while longer, then Luther returned to the car.

I was silent the entire ride home. What was wrong with my heart? There was a pounding feeling I couldn't explain. A tight feeling, was it jealousy? But I knew that Luther was with me, not because he genuinely wanted to be with me.

"What are you doing here?" Luther asked, ...