Scarlett's POV

Out of fear, I wanted to shift backward to create some space between us, but Jayden's grip suddenly tightened, and he pulled me closer.

He began softly patting my back, and I almost gasped, but then I met Ryan's expressionless hazel eyes, and my heart skipped.

Had he seen us being so close?

It then dawned on me why Jayden had pulled me to himself. If I didn't act along, I would be in grave danger, because it would seem as if we were… we're too close.

I had to do something which wouldn't make this look like a compromising situation, but what should I do? Ryan was...