“Thanks, but I’m headed to a friend’s place near here,” I said. “I can make my own way there.” “I’ll walk you.” Reed spoke with such confidence I didn’t know how to say no. I was still surprised he’d stuck around this long and wasn’t planning to bail as soon as his dad left. Now he was offering to escort me to the party? He might not be a prince, but apparently, he could be a little charming when he wanted to. Unless, of course, he had some ulterior motive.
