Any lingering ache from my catastrophic tree collision vanishes from my body instantaneously as pure, dizzying relief pulls me into a warm embrace.
"Oh... thank Zeus.” I release a lengthy breath as I lie sprawled in the dirt. "I was... I was literally terrified for a second that you were Ryder."
Tossing his head to the side, Trey’s crouching frame cuts off the pale moonlight behind him. "Is that so?"
"Yes!" I push myself up onto my elbows. "I don't think I could handle Ryder's level of madness tonight. He is a certified lunatic! At least with you... I know what I'm up against."
"And what exactly are you up against, darling?"
Icy shiver freefalling down my spine sees me take a hard swallow. "I... I'm up against you claiming full ownership of me again. And... handing over my real fanta
