13. Sweet Dreams

Ryder

I don't know what to do with myself anymore.

I don't know how, but I am somehow keeping it together while I'm dancing with Ivy, even though my heart is pounding and my head is spinning. I can feel my emotions spiraling out of control as the time go by.

Her scent, her soft skin against my palm, and the feel of her soft lips when I kissed her made my cock hard, and I really hoped she didn't notice.

FUCK! WHY?

I know it's wrong to feel this way about someone who is not my mate, especially a wolfless girl, but I can't help myself. She's just so damn cute.

And despite my cringy attempts at flirting, she seems to be enjoying my company. Maybe she doesn't take me seriously, maybe she's just being polite, but it feels good to have her attention. But did I just tell her I'd give her kissing lessons? Really Ryder?

I'm an idiot.

I need to get away from her for a moment so I can think rationally again, so I let go of her waist. "I need to go outside and get some air," I mumble.

"Oh, okay, s