Hayden Ashworth and the others cracked up. Ruthless, on the other hand, was instantly furious, a storm gathering in the depths of his eyes.
'Ronan, you dork. It seems I was too lenient with you last night.'
Seeing Hayden and the others roaring with laughter, Ronan instantly recalled what he'd just said. 'Oh crap, I said something I really shouldn't have... Boo-hoo, what do I do now?'
He didn't even dare look at Ruthless's expression now. Ronan silently averted his gaze, staring at the floor.
"Ro—nan!" Just as Ronan was wondering why Ruthless hadn't exploded yet, a voice ground out from beside him, each word spoken through clenched teeth.
Ronan looked up and gave him an awkward smile. "Hey, uh, that's not what I meant. It's all a misunderstanding."
'It's all my stupid mouth's fault. Why did I have to agree so damn fast!'
"Then what did you mean?" Ruthless asked, a vein pulsing dangerously at his temple.
