“Y-yeah,” I say, my cheeks burning at his query. Because I'm embarrassed, I want to hurry inside and hide under a blanket.

“Good.”

I was not halted because of what he stated. I grabbed Randle and dashed inside the room. Even though it was difficult, I ascended the steps without hesitation. I even spotted Ava and Turstin, who appeared to continue joking until tomorrow because they hadn't stopped yet.

“Winter!” Ava yelled, but I didn't glance back because I didn't want her to notice how my cheek looked like a tomato. Randle was unhappy with how I handled him, but he never complained.

When we went to the room, I...