Chapter 247: After Party

Trent made the short drive to his house. The place was lit up like Christmas. Cars were parked haphazardly in the driveway and along the road. Music blared from inside.

"Did she invite the entire school?" Trent mumbled.

"Probably. She's really enjoying high school."

He shook his head, but there was a faint smile playing across his lips. "She needs to find her own house."

I laughed. I couldn't imagine Whitney and Wyatt living anywhere else. They'd quickly become a part of Trent's family - and mine.

"You'd miss her if she left," I said.

He grumbled something I couldn't quite understand as he parked. He met me at my door, and as soon as I was out, he took my hand, lacing our fingers. He gave my hand a gentle squeeze, the gesture pressing against my ring, reminding me again of all that had happened, of how much closer I was to having everything I'd ever wanted.