June

"Oh, I didn’t know about this," I say, nodding in fake shock.

Yep. As you guessed, I’m protecting Mr. Grande against my own better judgment.

I just couldn’t bring myself to reveal it.

"And you know," Lia beams, then glances at her phone. "Oh, shit—it's time." She shoots up from her seat and turns to Tobias. "Call the ride."

Chris stands too. "That’s not necessary. I brought my car."

Lia’s eyes widen. "You brought what? I thought we agreed—" She cuts off when Tobias ...