Maddy’s POVTwo days later, Aston caught up with me in the hallway in school. “Maddy, Maddy, please, wait up!”I charged through the crowd of students, ignoring me to get to my math class. In the distance, I could see Mr. Lane, the teacher, waiting by the door as students filed in.I tried to pretend I didn’t hear him behind me. His powerful scent was filtering into my nostrils from every corner.I increased my pace, desperate to get away from him.Aston grabbed hold of my hand, pulling me away from the students. “Maddy, please, you have to listen to me!”I snatched my hand away. “Get the fuck away from me.”Ever since Max revealed their bet at the lake, I can’t stop thinking what a fool I’d been for letting myself fall back into his net.Of course, none of it was real. Every single word that comes out of Aston’s mouth was a lie. I can’t believe I fell for it again.“Maddy, it was just a stupid bet!”Hearing that sent me over the edge. “Just a stupid bet? Just a stupid bet? You are so
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