Caleb's POV
Jace maintains his position behind us, deliberately creating a buffer between Riley and Stella. The tension in the air is thick enough to cut with a knife, and I can see the way his shoulders are set that he's preparing for trouble. What exactly did Mason mean when he said they'd do the rest of the movie for them? The implication hangs heavy between us all.
Before I can grab Stella's arm and pull her away from this powder keg of a situation, she opens her mouth again. I feel my jaw clench involuntarily, but I force my expression to remain neutral. The last thing we need is more drama.
"Do the rest of the movie?" Stella's voice drips with venomous sweetness. "You mean finish doing the rest of you?"
The words hit like a physical blow. I wasn't expecting her to go there, not in front of everyone. The crude implication makes my blood run cold, but before I can even process a response, Mason moves with lightning speed.
