Chapter 6 Riley stood hidden in the shadows , feeling like an invisible hand was crushing her heart . [ ] Jaxon didn't immediately push Sophia away . Instead , he deepened the kiss . [ ] Unlike when he kissed her - rough and demanding - he was incredibly gentle with Sophia now , as if she were some precious , fragile treasure . ] ] Of course … all his technique had been perfected on her body . [ ] And now he was using the kisses he'd learned from her to kiss the person he truly loved . ] ] Riley couldn't watch anymore . She turned and hurried away . Standing on the sidewalk trying to call a cab , the cold wind made her eyes water . [] " Riley ! " Jaxon's voice came from behind her . ] ] She didn't turn around , just clenched her fists tighter , her nails digging into her palms . ] " Why'd you leave without saying anything ? " Jaxon walked up to her , frowning slightly . ] " I saw you were still having fun , so I didn't want to interrupt , " she said calmly , as if she hadn't seen anything . ] Jaxon stared at her for a few seconds , then suddenly grabbed her hand : " What fun could I have if you're gone ? Come on , I'll drive you home . " ] Without waiting for her to refuse , he forcibly put her in the car . ] Just as he was about to start the engine , Sophia came running out , her cheeks still flushed . ] " Jaxon , my driver can't make it , " she bit her lip , " Can I ride with you guys ? " Jaxon nodded without hesitation , then told Riley : " Sophia gets carsick , you sit in back . " [ ] Riley silently got out and moved to the back seat , her heart aching like it was being stabbed . ] She got carsick too , but Jaxon never remembered . ] The whole drive , Jaxon's attention was completely on Sophia , constantly offering her water and tissues , gently asking if she felt okay . Riley sat in the back like she was invisible . [ ] Halfway through the drive , Sophia deliberately scrolled through hot guy videos on her phone , then showed her screen to Jaxon : " What do you think of this guy ? Is he good enough for me ? " ] Bed Warmer ? Harvard Goddess ! His Pleasure My Payback ! Chapter 6 Jaxon glanced over and his face darkened : " Hell no . " Sophia giggled : " Well I've gotta date someone , right ? College is starting soon . " [ ] " Wait a litle longer . " Jaxon said confidently , " Once college starts , you'll meet som Sophia looked confused , but Riley understood perfectly . [ ] someone way better . " [ ] Once college started , he'd break up with her and openly pursue Sophia . [] Her heart felt like it was being ripped apart , the pain almost suffocating . [ ] Just then , Sophia noticed Riley's pale face and said with fake concern : " Jaxon , you should talk to Riley too . She Is your girlfriend . " Jaxon finally remembered Riley existed and was about to say something when … ] CRASH ! A loud bang - the car shook violently ! ] They'd been rear - ended ! [ ] In that split second , Jaxon instinctively lunged toward the passenger seat , shielding Sophia completely . [ ] Riley's head slammed hard into the seat in front of her . Everything went black as she lost consciousness . … 1 When she woke up , the sharp smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils . ] ] Riley slowly opened her eyes to see Jaxon sitting beside the bed , looking conflicted . [ ] " You're awake ? " His voice was low , " Sorry , everything happened so fast . I didn't have time to think , and since Sophia was closer to me , I … " ] " So you instinctively protected Sophia , right ? " Riley calmly finished his sentence . [] Jaxon pressed his lips together and didn't deny it . [ ] Suddenly , his phone buzzed , cutting through the tension - Sophia again . [ ] Jaxon answered with a frown : " Okay , I'll be right there . " [ ] After hanging up , he stood up : " Sophia's traumatized from the accident . I need to check on her . I'll be back soon . " [ ] Riley said nothing , just slowly closed her eyes . [ ]