Chapter 257: Picking Ollie

LAKE The moment my feet hit the driveway, I knew I needed to do something before Riley's overprotective instincts kicked into overdrive. I could already see the way he was positioning himself between me and the mansion's entrance, like he was mentally cataloging every possible danger that might exist between here and wherever they'd put me to rest.   I reached out and deliberately caught Ollie's arm, feeling him startle under my grip. His head whipped around to look at me with wide, confused eyes that were so similar to Riley's it was almost disorienting. But there were differences too----Ollie's expression was open and hopeful in ways Riley's never was anymore, unmarked by the careful guardedness that Andy had instilled in both of us.   "Can you lead me inside?" I asked, keeping my voice casual despite the calculated nature of the request.   Ollie's confusion deepened, and I saw him glance between me and Riley with obvious uncertainty. "I'm Ollie," he said slowly, like he needed to ma