Lex’s POV

“Pump the brakes, wild boy. What did you just say you did?” Rowland stared at me like I’d lost every last brain cell.

“Uh... asked her out?” I offered casually, though I could already feel the guilt prickling at the back of my neck.

“And?” he prompted, raising both brows.

I clenched my jaw. Not exactly proud of the rest.

“And kissed her... then bolted.” I exhaled sharply and turned away, avoiding his burning stare. “There. You ...