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sagged in ecstasy. “My boss always says that any running car is worth a thousand minimum.” The tips of his fingers traced my spine.
    “Sold!” John slammed his palm onto the table.
    “What?” I jolted, wondering if Zack had distracted me on purpose. I couldn’t believe he’d just sold that piece of crap to a friend . “No, John, you don’t want it. Trust me.”
    “If he doesn’t want it, I’ll take it,” Ashley said.
    Oh, just great. Having another potential buyer upped the car’s market value. No chance of talking John out of it now. But I’d try. “I’ll feel horrible if it breaks down on you. You guys should save up and get a real car.”
    “That is a real car.” John’s tone sounded a little desperate. “You know how hard it is to find something cheap that actually has an engine? Look, I’m working part time and taking the bus is sucking the life out of me. I need something now and yours is in my budget.”
    “See? You’re doing John a favor by saving him from the horrors of public transit,” Zack whispered at my temple. 
    “Fine.” Obviously, I was outnumbered. “But don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
    As much as I hated burdening John with my old car, prom was fast approaching. I needed a few things for that night and now I had some extra money.
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    Instead of waiting for Zack by the curb after school, I dashed to my car to avoid Gina.  She must have spotted me, though, because she made a beeline towards me. Damn.
    “It’s the Virgin Princess.” She smirked. “Have that chat with Zack yet?”
    “Actually, yes.” I gave her a tight smile. “Sorry to break it to you, but we’ve never been better. Now you’ll just have to go away and get a life of your own.”
    Her smile faltered, but she bounced back with a snicker. “It’s not like he’ll tell you how much fun we had together. Guys always lie about the girls who came before.”
    The possible truth of her words roared through my brain like a chain saw.
    “I don’t know what Zack told you,” she went on with a sympathetic smile, “but if he said it was his idea to stop seeing me, he’s not telling you everything. I’d already lost interest in Zack when Daniel dumped you and—”
    “Daniel broke up with me ?” I exhaled with a half snort. “Are you insane? Gee, that must’ve been your evil twin kissing Daniel in the bathroom just before I dumped his sorry ass.”
    Gina scoffed. “You’re such a drama queen.”
    Zack draped an arm around my shoulder. I’d been so aggravated by Gina, I hadn’t sensed him approaching.
    “Hey, Gina, you’re good friends with Natalie, right?” Zack asked her. “Jeff’s her boyfriend, which makes him perfect for you.”
    She glared at us and stomped off.
    “She bugging you again, babe?” Zack asked, turning to face me.
    “It’s what she does best.” It hadn’t escaped me that Zack didn’t deny anything Gina had said. Whatever. I didn’t want to know.
    As I was about to climb into the driver’s seat, I spotted a dark blue sports car beyond the gate several cars down. I straightened. That was the second time I’d seen that car there. Had to be Renzo. Why would he be watching Zack at school?
    “Blue sports car parked at eleven o’clock.” I gave a slight jerk of my head toward the car. I hoped Charles would notice the new werewolf and still be protective of Zack. Maybe he’d even force Renzo out of town like he did my ex and the other werewolf.
    “Yeah, I saw him when I was walking over.”
    I slid behind the wheel. “What took you so long, anyway?”
    “Had to finish something up in my last class, then go to my locker.” He checked the time on his cell phone. “It’s only been five minutes. In a hurry?”
    “No, but I don’t enjoy my run-ins with Gina. I always feel so dirty after dealing with her.” I reached for the driver’s side handle. “Are you taking your mom to the doctor today?”
    He shook his head. “I want to wait one more