HEIR OF PAIN
He tried not to smile too widely, but he couldn’t hide the relief that washed over his face.
Ryder’s mom raised her eyebrows in surprise, then let out a soft chuckle. “Now that’s rare. Ryder doesn’t usually say things taste good unless he really means it.”
“Really?” Arden asked, looking between them.
Ryder shrugged lightly, pretending not to care. “They’re cookies,” he said.
But Arden noticed the faint curve at the corner of Ryder’s lips, and his heart skipped again.
“Alright, let’s eat before the food gets cold,” Ryder’s mom said, taking her seat.