Chapter 42

Elaine was getting real tired of Ethan's cocky attitude. Her eyes twitched as a mischievous grin crept onto her face. "Maybe not before, but now? Who knows." "Wanna bet I send a message and he shows up to pick me up?" "No way," Ethan shot back without missing a beat. Elaine raised an eyebrow and pulled out her phone right in front of him, still full of confidence. "Cool, then just watch." But when the phone was finally in her hand, a sliver of regret flickered across her face. She wasn't exactly sure where Marcus stood with her at the moment. What if he didn't answer? What if he did... but straight-up turned her down? Feeling a little shaky, she still dialed his number. As soon as he picked up, she switched into her softest voice, low and sweet like honey. "Hi, Marcus... I'm at Velvet Lantern. Can you come get me?" Deep down, she already expected the answer. Still, she clung to that tiny flicker of hope—there was no way she could lose face in front of Ethan. After a short pause, Marcus