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town.”
    I chug my beer and slam it down on the bar, close to losing it. If one more fucking word comes out of his mouth, all control is going to be lost. The focusing shit isn’t going to work for long.
    Lyric’s eyes move from me to Ryder before she scowls. “Stop being a dick, Ryder. He’s not bothering you.”
    Ava appears back in front of us with three mixed drinks, causing us all to look up at her. She sets them down and gives Lyric a nervous look before sighing. “I’ll put them on Ryder’s tab since he’s being a total jerk right now.”
    Lyric grabs one of the mixed drinks and sets it down in front of me with a smile. “Enjoy. Thanks to Ryder.” She gives Ryder a dirty look and then grabs the other two glasses. “Stop starting shit, asshole, or next time you come see me I’m charging you double. Landen’s looking for you.”
    She gives me one last look before disappearing into the crowd. As much as I want to turn away I can’t, until she’s completely gone and no longer visible.
    Now I really feel the urge to get the fuck out of here.
    Standing up, I drop a twenty on the bar while shoving my wallet into my back pocket. “I’m out, Ava.” I toss my empty bottle into the trash beside her and take a long drink out of the glass that Lyric set down in front of me. “Thanks for the drinks.”
    I turn around and get ready to walk away, fighting with everything in me to ignore everything Ryder has just said. The best thing for me to do is to just leave.
    “Say hello to your mom for me.” Ryder lets out a small laugh. “Or maybe not.”
    His words cause me to lose control, and before I can even think my elbow connects with the back of his head, causing his face to slam down onto the wood of the bar.
    I press my elbow down into the center of his neck as hard as I can and lean into his ear. “If you ever say shit about my mother or my family again, I won’t hesitate to fucking kill you.” I grind my jaw while increasing the pressure into his cervical spine. “You fucking hear me!”
    Backing away, I take a deep breath and look around me. Everyone in the bar is staring and suddenly I hear my name being whispered around the room. I’m fucking losing it. I need to get out here and fast. The room is starting to spin.
    I’ve been back in town for less than a week and already I’m going to be the talk of the town again. Well shit.
    Grabbing his face, blood dripping down his hand, Ryder jumps up and shoves me backwards. “Fucking piece of shit!” He looks behind him toward Ava who is now gripping the back of his shirt and telling him to stop. He pushes her hand away and points at me. “You’re lucky we’re in my girl’s work or that shit would not slide. Oh, and did I mention that my dad is the new fucking Sheriff? You better watch your shit.” Ava grabs his shirt again. “I fucking know, Ava. Get your hands off of me.”
    Running my tongue over my upper teeth, I back up and turn around, getting out of there as fast as I can before I hurt someone else. I push my way past the crowd swarming in and head over to my bike, my blood pumping.
    Right as I reach for my helmet I hear footsteps coming up behind me. I tense up, prepared for a fight when I turn around to see Lyric standing there panting, the front of her dress wet.
    “I need a ride home.” Walking over, she grabs my helmet and places it on her head.
    I watch her as she walks around me and hops on the back, wrapping one of her arms around my waist.
    “Why is your dress wet,” I ask through clenched teeth, wondering if I’m going to have to go back in and confront someone.
    “I threw my drink on Ryder and unfortunately someone bumped into the back of me. It didn’t quite work out like I had planned. Now I’m just ready to go before Bailey finds me and bitches me out for ruining the night.” Her grip on me tightens as she puts her feet up. “I’m ready.”
    I tilt my head and smirk at her before firing up the engine. “Next time