CHAPTER 143The screech of Alex’s tires echoed down the street, fading into the distance until the parking lot fell dead silent.Raphael stood shivering in the biting wind, his split knuckles dripping fresh blood onto his boots, his chest heaving. Beside him, Liam felt like the ground beneath his feet was caving in.Marcus slowly turned around, adjusting his collar, his expression totally unreadable."Marcus..." Liam started, his throat so dry it felt like sandpaper. "Marcus, look, I can explain—""It wasn't his fault!" Raphael blurted out instantly, stepping in front of Liam, his raw hands clenching into trembling fists. "It was me. I forced this. I... I made him—"Marcus paused, looking at Raphael with a flat, deeply unimpressed brow. "You made him what? You made the straight guy gay? What are you, Raphael, some kind of witch or wizard of oz?"Raphael blinked, entirely thrown off. "Uhm...I... I don't know—""Marcus, please," Liam cut in, stepping past Raphael, his voice tight with a
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