ARIA

"Are you crazy!?" I burst out. "Why did you do that?"

I can't even control my surprise right now. Actually, there's a lot of fear mixed in there, too. Tyler was about to open the door when he sped away, leaving him stranded in the parking lot.

Ryder shrugs carelessly and I swear that he's fighting off a smile. He doesn't look at me when he answers, "I didn't want him in my car. I didn't offer him a ride."

My mouth is agape. "And why is that? He's your teammate."

Ryder doesn't answer ...