69: The Family Ties

TAYA's POV : “Start talking,” he ordered bossily. “Now!” "Ryder!” I snapped back. “You promised you won't get mad," "That’s before you told me about you dating — hold the fuck up here. What the hell? Who says that you can date? And Judah? The motorcycle kid from Thanksgiving?" "It's cool Ry, daddy says it's all right," I argued. Ryder let out a scoff and threw his head back. "I fucking knew it,” he muttered. “That kid fucking did it. I knew it," "You knew what?" "And your dad's really cool with you guys dating?" "Well, he's coming around..." "No way he is. No fucking way," Ry shook his head. "Ryder Jake Williams!" I scolded, "I am a grown woman. I don't need you or daddy to run my life for me. I can decide these things on my own," "Yeah? And how's that working out for you?" he was probably referring to the fact that I almost got myself killed in a dingy alleyway behind a strange bar. Again, well played, Ry. "You just happen to catch me at a really bad time. But honestly, Judah and I ar