Chapter 40

Jacke's POV

We left for the gas station to get a soda, and along the way, we split so Jake could have control over the music while I drove.

"This one is called 'Ohmwrecker' off of Pentakill, it's a solid vibe but it's kind of an on-again-off-again type of song, ya know?"

"Yeah, I feel ya," I said as we continued down the road towards a 7/11, they didn't always have what we were after, but they almost always had Big Red in stock.

"I still can't shake that uneasiness, it honestly feels like we're being watched no matter where we go."

"Trust me, dude, that's your anxieties talking, you're scared to let your guard down and let Alex prove that she's not like your ex. Trust me, I get that, but Lucy ain't always telling the truth to ya. He's called 'The Lord Of Lies' for a reason, and it's better that you follow your gut than what he tells you."

"But he's how we met, how I became how strong I am, what if ever-"

"Imma stops ya right there, Jakey boy," Jack said as he stopped the car in the pa