DAMIEN Crack! I drop low, using the strength in my back leg to drive my punch harder into my brother Rylan Rock’s ribs. “You don’t own the west side. I do!” I shout, my voice rough with anger. There’s no backing down now, not with him. If I let up for even a second, he’ll hit me from behind. That’s what Rylan does. He’s sneaky like that.I push my hair out of my face, squinting through the parking lot lights as I size him up. He’s furious, too mad to fight smart. I move lightly on my feet, staying in my stance, spitting out the blood that’s collecting in my mouth. My crew stands close by, watching, waiting.“Damien, don’t hold back!” Kellan calls out, his teeth flashing in a wild grin. “You know his weak side. Light him up!” Kellan’s part of the rebellion, the small group I’ve been leading. It’s a rough crew, but they’ve got my back.“Shut up, Kellan,” Rylan snaps, blood dripping from his mouth. He looks so much like me—same sharp jaw, same dark eyes, but taller by an inch. He’s buil
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