The tension between those two could cut through rocks. “Aria can’t go, anyway,” Clyde sneered. “We’ve already got plans after practice.”

Aiden’s expression was a mixture of surprise and disappointment. He looked to me for an answer, only to be met with a surprise shove from Clyde.

“Clyde.” My tone darkened as I turned to face him. “I have no problem changing my mind if you’re gonna be an ass about it.”

It was hard not to compare him to an actual animal these days; the ...