---- Chapter Sixteen spending the night with Ryley alone than in what the boys were planning. I never considered they were trying to get rid of us. How about someone tell me the truth? Ryley said when no one said anything. Fine, there's a party, Channing sighed, caving under his mother's gaze. Dude? Aspen exclaimed and I growled. Sorry, sir, he mumbled. How about a compromise? Ryley sighed and we all perked up. What 10/14 ---- Chapter Sixteen was Ryley planning? Tll go up Thursday evening, and Blake can drive up with both of you on Friday after training. The way my name rolled off her tongue, had goosebumps covering my body. Does that mean we can go to the party? Aspen asked, looking from Ryley to me. Aspen, thats up to your dad. Channing, you can go, if Aspen can go. But there will be no drinking and driving. Or fighting and you will respect the word no. And that goes for you as well, Aspen. No means no. She scolded. When she was done, both the boys were staring at me. I 11/14 ---- Chapter Sixteen wanted nothing more than to spend time with Ryley, alone but I understood what she was doing. I want more information about this party. But I don't see why not, I sighed, giving in. I realized how lenient I've been with Aspen. I'm sure he has been to parties before but I never really questioned where he was going. I've always been busy. Channing and Aspen fist-bumped before thanking me. They left the kitchen talking excitedly about this party. Mom, come on. Let's start the movie, Channing calls from the living room. 12/14 ---- Chapter Sixteen Would you like to join us? I can make more popcorn? Ryley asked, staring at me from across the island. Her steel blue eyes were staring into my soul, and I could never say no to her. Sure, I breathed out. Grab a soda from the fridge and go sit with the boys. I'll be right there, she told me as she went about the kitchen making popcorn. I grabbed a soda and went into the living room. Channing and Aspen were already lounging on the couch, so that left the loveseat for Ryley and me. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!