chapter 13

Mariah’s POV

This week has gone by in a blur. I have been avoiding Nick every time I can. I’m trying to make things obvious so that my best friend and brother don’t question me. Logan and I have been hanging out a lot. Everyone brought up the fact that we were dating each other. My parents didn’t like me dating someone who wasn’t my mate, but they respected my decision. I wish I could have told them it was all pretend, that I was only trying to mess with Nick, but I can't tell them that.

Its Friday night, and I'm getting ready in my best friend's room. We are all going to the movies tonight. Taylor and Logan are picking us up in twenty minutes. Nick said we could tag with them since we were all going to the same place, but I refused, which obviously got him upset. Nick and my brother are going with Mila and Nancy, who will meet my brother over there. I have a white solid

pleated hem skort with a white crop top and some white slip-on flat shoes. My hair is up in a

high ponytail, and I