Chapter 7

Alice tried to swallow away the lump in her throat, but it refused to budge. It sat heavy, an unwelcome guest in her windpipe that only made it harder to breathe. She glanced up, trying not to make eye contact with any of them while feeling their eyes all over her. 

With a sweaty hand, she smoothed down her skirt, regretting the choice to shift her legs and show off the curves of her thighs to the guy at her side.

None of the guys seemed surprised when the gang surrounded them.

Riley stood and fist-bumped a couple of the lads.

"A'ight?" he drawled before sitting again.

"We spotted them dudes who jumped Jay, down by the chippy," one of the lads said. He sniffed and wiped his nose before shifting on the spot, waiting to see what Riley would say.

"Felix?" Riley asked. 

"I'll deal with it," Felix confirmed. As he stood from the benc