EIGHT

NORA

I reached for the car door, ready to make my escape. But just as I was about to open it, I felt a hand slam down on the handle. I turned to see Lucan standing there, his face set in a stern disappointment.

“You’re not leaving until you explain why you did that. Because I can assure you, you would wish you hadn’t messed with him.” He said, and my heart rate spiked, and I could feel the panic rising in my chest. But I tried to keep my composure, not wanting to give him the satisfaction of seeing me lose my cool.

It was clear as daylight Jordan was the one who talked Mr. George through the detention we were almost sent to. But I was so upset by it that I couldn’t help going after him to challenge him. We finalized an agreement already and he shouldn’t be sticking his nose into my business.

But why do I feel like I went too far?

“Lucan, am the one he would come after and not you. So chill. He deserved it.” I faked a smile as I tried persuading him whereas, I need even more persuas