Chapter 17

[ZARA]

“How much time more, Z? We’re already late!” Brandon yelled from outside my room.

I pushed another bobby pin through the loose bun that had taken me longer than I’d like to admit.

“Coming!” I yelled back, taking another glance in the mirror to make sure my dress looked fine. I picked up my clutch from the bed and dashed out of the room within ten seconds.

“Will it kill you to be a bit patient?” I grumbled, glaring at him as I slipped into the heels near the doorway, an arm propped on the wall for support.

He only rolled his eyes, not even sparing a glance at me. “Will it kill you to get ready on time for once? I thought puberty would bring some solid changes in your habits. Alas, all nothing but wishful thinking.”

“You’re such an ass!” I shook my head, not wanting to get into another argument. Especially not when he already seemed to be on so much edge.

It had been a month since I saw Maddox Richmond for what he really was. A top-class, over-the-head asshole who single-highhand