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Ridge pats the bed beside him. “Can it wait a couple minutes? Need to ask you something.”
I set my clothes down on the floor beside the door and cross the room to my bed. “I’d ask how you got in here, but I already know. Question is…whyare you sleeping in my bed?”
“Been waiting for you.” He scoots up, both feet now on the bed.
“I’m just glad to see you kicked your shoes off before climbing onto my nice comforter.” I smooth my hands down the fabric and take a seat on the edge. “What’s up?”
He side-eyes me, eyebrows raised. “Wanna go on a date?”
“A date?” I chuckle. “You wanna take me out on a date?”
“Hell yeah, I do. Was thinking we could take Maddox’s car, leave campus and have some fun.”
That actually sounds amazing, but… “Wait. Maddox has a car? I thought vehicles were prohibited on campus?”
“They are. He stores one close by, off-campus.”
“Weird. He never mentioned it.”
“That's because he doesn’t use it often. Obviously you know students don’t leave campus much, considering anywhere that matters is a good thirty-minute drive. Now, back to this date. Are you down?”
Giddiness washes over me. The idea of going on a date with Ridge is a thrilling thought. I’m curious to see what someone like him would plan. “And what exactly did you have in mind?”
“It’s a surprise.” He claps a hand to my upper thigh. “Just say yes, then go get your cute ass ready.”
“Yes!” I beam, all too eager to get the hell out of here and have some fun. I jump off the bed and head back to my dresser, changing my clothing choice. Being that Ridge is a hopeless romantic with such a soft side, I know this is going to be a dress kind of night.
CHAPTER21
RIDGE
Riley gapesat the building in front of us, her eyes wide with wonder, or maybe it’s confusion. I can’t be certain. “A destruction depot?” She turns her head slowly. “This is our date?”
“Sure is. You ever been to one?”
Her head shakes and her eyes move back to the building. “Can’t say that I have.”
I take her hand in mine and lead her to the front double doors. “Well, you’re about to find out just how liberating this place can be.”
Opening one of the doors, I allow her to enter first, still holding tightly to her hand. “Ridge,” Tito, the doorman says, slapping his hand into mine, “long time no see.”
“Yeah. School and shit. Keeps a guy busy.”
“No doubt.” He pats my shoulder. “How the hell have ya been?”
“Not too bad. Just living life.”
“Cool, cool. And who’s this pretty girl?” Tito looks at Riley and my jaw clicks when his eyes drag up and down her body.
“None of your concern, man. Just get us a room.”
“Of course. Anything for an old friend. We’ve got a room opening up right now.”
I pull Riley close to my side, keeping my arm wrapped snug around her waist as we follow Tito to the back of the building.
He hands us a couple pairs of goggles and leather gloves, then pushes open the door. “Enjoy, kids.”
I’ve known this guy for almost three years now and I’d never refer to him as a friend. He’s a scumbag, to say the least. The six-foot-ten beast not only owns Tito’s Depot, but he’s also the recruiter for a dark web app that coerces girls into sharing live footage of them doing just about anything. He’s already gotten to a couple girls at BCU, and if he thinks for a second he’s going to groom Riley, he’s got another think coming.
