“This is ridiculous.” Drew spoke angrily.We were parked in front of the courthouse.“I know.” I spoke. “But it’s the only way.”I was looking at myself in my compact mirror trying to adjust my hair so that it would cover the bald spot where I had just gotten stitches.The last thing we needed was to give that jerk lawyer more ammunition.I turned to look at Drew and he was clenching the steering wheel so tightly, his knuckles were turning white.“Hey,” I spoke reaching over to put my hand on his, “it’s gonna be okay.”Drew ran a hand down his face and let out an angry huff. “I can’t believe that lawyer threatened you. I should -““Nothing.” I spoke firmly. “You should do nothing. You planting those drugs is what got us into this in the first place.”Drew looked at me, clenching his jaw.“Not that I don’t understand why you had to do it.” I spoke with a sigh. “Trust me, I do.”Drew had put everything on the line so that I could leave that house. I appreciated it but I never wanted to
I didn’t even realise I had fallen asleep. But when I woke up, the sun was shining bright in the sky and I could hear birds chirping outside.I let out a yawn and stretched reaching out beside me but the bed was empty I turned and surely Kaden wasn’t anywhere to be seen.Well, I couldn’t really be mad that he had disappeared. Drew was still around and could walk in any minute.Finding Kaden in bed with me definitely wouldn’t boat well.I reached out to the bedside table and picked up my phone.I smiled when I saw a message from Kaden.Kaden: Had to leave before your brother skinned me alive. Call me when you can.Kaden: by the way, you look cute when you sleep.I couldn’t fight the grin on my face as I sent him back a heart.There was a knock at the door and I figured it would be Drew. Tensions were obviously still high since our conversation yesterday. But I was really hoping he was in the mood to talk and reconcile.I cleared my throat. “Come in.”The door swung open.I was shocked
I opened my eyes and sat up abruptly when I heard the unmistakable sound of the window creaking open.I searched around the hospital room but I was all alone and Drew was no where to be seen.I looked up, my heart thumping as I thought of what to do. Then I saw a hand make it’s way through the space and the sound of someone groaning as they pulled themselves in.I was about to throw my feet onto the floor and bolt but then I saw a familiar head of dark hair.“Kaden?” I asked stunned. Surely, he pulled himself the rest of the way in, letting out a groan as he landed swiftly on his feet and dusted off his hands.“What are you doing here?” I hissed staring in disbelief.The last thing I remembered was Kaden handing me over to Drew to take to the hospital. I didn’t think he would be here.“I followed you.” He whispered as he came closer. “Your brother and his friends wouldn’t let me and Silver in to see you so…”“You broke into a hospital for me?” I asked incredulously.He cracked a smil
“Okay, Mia, I’m going to need you to stare right ahead for me and follow my finger.” The doctor spoke.I followed the instructions all the while trying not to get distracted by the beeping machines behind me.The doctor flashed a light in both my eyes before standing straight and looking at Drew.“Okay.” He placed his hands together. “The good news is she isn’t concussed. Just needed a few stitches for that nasty cut.”“How’d you get it again, Mia?” I turned to look at Drew who stood still and rigid by the wall.“Uhm, I fell down the stairs. I’m such a klutz.” I spoke hoping the smile I gave was believable.The doctor frowned slightly.“Well you’re all good but I’d like to keep you in overnight for observation.” He spoke as he wrote something down. “Are there any parents I can call?”My face dropped.“I’m her legal guardian.” Drew spoke stepping forward. “It’s just the two of us.” He explained.His stare made the guilt of all the secrets I had been keeping weigh down on me even more.
“Crap, Shark is here?” Rand asked as he leaned forward seeming way more interested. I watched as muscular blonde guy with short cropped hair stepped up making the crowd go insane.“Who is this Shark guy?” I asked leaning into SilverShe also had her eyes fixed on the ring now. “He comes around once in a while. He’s a beast in the ring and super hot.”“Hey,” Rand wrapped his arms around Silver from behind. “Who are you calling hot?”She giggled as he tickled her sides and kissed her on the cheek.I couldn’t help but smile. At least someone got to be happy.A countdown started as the referee explained something to the Shark guy and Hayden quickly.I heard a bell and arms started flying.I winced when the guy landed a punch on Hayden’s jaw, feeling my heart clench.Thankfully he recovered quickly and started dancing around the guy. It was clear the Shark guy was getting frustrated with Hayden’s defensive moves.He went in aggressively landing a few punched that made me wince.I looked a
“Scott, please!” I yelled as I ran down the basement stairs rushing after him. The usual loud music of the Fight club blared through the speakers almost drowning out the cheering supporters.Scott didn’t even spare me a glance, holding on tightly to his gym bag as he pushed forward. He brushed past a stranger turning into a hallway.“Scott!” I pleaded.When he finally stopped turned around I skidded to a halt. I could see the anger and frustration on his face.He stepped up to me.“No Mia. There’s nothing to explain here. I told you to stay away from Kaden Reyes.”I looked at the ground in shame. It’s not like I hadn’t tried.“I know, I just -““He’s dangerous.” Scott cut in.I know they all believed that. I know they didn’t like the fact that Kaden and his brother owned this club - and apparently half the city. But they didn’t know Kaden like I did. He listened, he was kind - he was the opposite of what I had expected.“He isn’t. He’s a good guy.” I spoke trying to tell Scott all thi