Gliding into Bio the next morning with a little more pep in my step than usual, I catch Kaden's gaze immediately as it pours over me, looking at me in a way he has no business doing when we both still have classes to attend today.
"Hey stranger," I say more breathlessly than intended as I take my seat next to him.
"Hey babe. Quick question; what did you do with my father? It was like the invasion of the body snatchers in my house this morning."
I try to smother the smile creeping onto my face but can't quite keep the corners of my mouth from quirking up ever so slightly. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Kade."
"I think you know exactly what I'm talking about, Val."
I shrug. "I just said some shit I think he's needed to hear for a long time. I get the sense that no one ever challenges Max West in his daily life, and sometimes men like that need a bit of a mental reality check. I provided him with one."
