LOGINI thought back to the scar Silver once showed me. The way she had explained that she would sometimes go to Dylan and Kaden's house to escape the chaos going on in her own home. Joe King. Her father. I couldn't tear my eyes off of him. He was speaking and everyone around him was listening attentively, not tearing their eyes away as if they couldn't afford to miss a word. All except Silver who was simply glamcing down at the ground. I turned to Rand. "How come I've never seen him around here before?" Rand and Nick shared a look and Nick suddenly seemed overly interested in his phone. I furrowed my brows at them both. "Am I not supposed to know?" I asked sarcastically. "I guess you'll hear about in eventually." Rand let out a sigh and scooted closer to me. "Joe's been in prison for the past three years. He left Dylan in charge but I guess he's back now." I looked in the direction of this seemingly elusive man once again. Why didn't Kaden ever mention him? Like ever? I mean I
The room errupted and I unconciously clutched Kaden's arm so tight I was afraid I would leave a bruise.Shark went in straight away, his footwork swift as he directed jabs right towards Drew's face.Drew didn't go into defence automatically though he did lose his footing slightly slipping but he regainrd it and immediately attacked as well landing two quick shots to Shark's ribs.I heard some hisses of pain beside me like they felt that themselves."Let's go Drew!" I could hear Hayden yell from up here.I could tell that Shark wasn't about tp let those hits slide. The two men circled around each other once again."Shark's gonna go for the kill." Nick warned."Nah, Drew's too fast for him." Rand spoke.I felt like I was holding my breath and I let out a squeal when Shark landed a punch right into Drew's face."Oh my gosh." I buried my head in Kaden's chest and he stroked my hair."Hey, it's okay." He whispered.I felt sick. Especially when I peeled my face away and saw Drew bleeding fr
The place seemed louder as usual as Kaden led me through the packed crowds making sure to place his hand on my waist as he did.I knew I wouldn't be anywhere near that ring tonight but with the nerves that were filling my stomach, you'd think I was the one fighting."Hey, are you feeling okay?" Kaden asked leaning in to whisper to me.I felt ticklish as his cool breath hit me.I turned and smiled at him, taking his hand and squeezing it."Yeah, just a little nervous for Drew.""Don't worry. His got this." Kaden spoke.Some of his guys immediately got up as we approached the VIP seating.We found Silver already seated with Rand and Nick.She jumped to her feet and immediately wrapped me in a hug."Hey girl! Looking good." She spoke.I had thrifted a red A line skirt and had paired it with a white tank top.Drew almost had an aneurysm claiming the skirt was too short. And while it was a but outside my comfort zone, I actually felt confident in it."Thanks, you too." I told Silver who wo
"Okay, Hayden, you need to draw four." I spoke as I shuffled the deck of cards in my hands. I sat crpss legged in front of the coffee table in front of the guys. Scott was laid up on the couch and Hayden on the otger side looking too serious for an UNO game. Hayden gasped and narrowed his eyes at me."How dare you? I thoughy we were friends." He gasped dramatically as he gathered the cards. I gave him a shrug and playful smile. "They're no friends in the world of UNO. It's each one for themselves and God for us all." I announced. "I hate y'all." Hayden spoke grumpily as we continued playing. Suddenly I heard the front door open and Drew's voice traveled through before he walked in. "Keri, come on! I didn't mean it like that!.He was mid argument, pacing, one hand was gesturing wildly. The guys and I shared a look that said 'yikes' as we pretended to be overly invested in our game. "I know you feel that way but it isn't true... yeah, yeah I get how important it is but this is
"Hey." Shark greeted as he walked up to me, his hands hidden in a black jacket.I looked around worried Kaden or one of his guys would see us talking and get the wrong idea.But Shark definitely didn't seem to care as he stopped a few feet in front of me."Kaden's gonna kill you for talking to me." I spoke.Shark shrugged nonchalantly. Just as I had suspected, not a care in the world."Just came over here to check if you were okay after... you know." I couldn't even attempt to hide my surprise."What? You care about me now?"Shark seemed to stiffen."Of course not."I fought a smile. I still didn't know why Shark had helped me get out of the house that night but now knowing I was being targeted, he might have just saved my life.I didn't know how to feel about that given the history he had with trying to use me to get to Kaden."How's your cat?" I asked wanting to change the topic expeditiously.Shark actually let out a smile."Still free to come and go as she pleases.""Ah I see." I
I loved Silver, I really did. And Rand and Nick were cool and fun to be around but my goodness, was I feeling suffocated by them. They followed me everywhere. And I mean everywhere the past few days. When we were at school, Silver was practically attached to me at the hip whenever she wasn't in class. She came to the library with me and sat with me in the cafeteria detering my friends from sitting with me. Not intentionally, of course. Silver had always just had a reputation around the school as a tough girl no one messed with. I understood that they were all just following Kaden's orders to keep me safe but it was all getting a little overwhelming. I guess that's why I felt elated when Drew came home this evening and announced we were all joining Kaden at his street race today by Kaden's orders. Maybe I should have asked more questions about why Drew was even taking orders from Kaden but I guess I was just relieved to be out around other people. And to see Kaden of course. I f
Kaden clenched his fists and rose abruptly. Dylan followed soon after along with another guy trying to hold him back. "Whoa, whoa, whoa!" All the while Shark remained seated looking amused by the chaos he had just caused. He looked at me and smirked. "Boys, boys, boys. Let's save the figh
“Mia? Do you mind?” Hayden asked as he offered his gloved hand to me gesturing me to secure the strap.I walked over to help.The atmosphere in the club was more electric than usual tonight. And I could tell it wasn’t just the watchers who were fired up.“Does he always get like this?” I muttered t
A few minutes later we were parked outside the club.“We’ll be back in a few.” Scott spoke as he and Hayden got out.He came over to the window where I sat. “You sure you’ll be okay?”I nodded at him even though just being here made me feel tense. But I wasn’t going to go in there and increase the
“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 Silver She also had her eyes fixed on the ring now. “He comes aroun







