Total pages in book: 181
Estimated words: 181613 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 908(@200wpm)___ 726(@250wpm)___ 605(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 181613 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 908(@200wpm)___ 726(@250wpm)___ 605(@300wpm)
He ignores me and carries me around the car, then opens the passenger door and sets me down there. “No one said anything about going back there.” He leans over, muscles bulging, even in that hoodie of his, and when I look up, I finally notice he took out the red contacts he used to pretend he was my stalker. “But I’m not going to let you drive like this, Freckles.”
Not going to let me?! Who does he think he is?
As my lips part to shout, he shuts the car door, leaving me fuming.
But when I look through the mirror, there’s Levi and Grey, walking on opposite sides of the road, as far away from each other as they possibly can, neither of them attempting to go back to their own vehicles.
And then they both circle my car and open their respective back-seat door.
What the…
I narrow my eyes while glaring at them through the rearview mirror as they sit down in my car, each in their own corner, shoved against the window.
The moment I open my mouth, Apollo steps in behind the wheel, nearly hitting his head on the roof. “Whoa, this barely fits a man.”
“Because it’s my car.”
“I can tell,” he muses, flicking all the handles like they’re tiny compared to his giant hands. “Precious. Like you.” He winks.
“What are you doing?” I say.
“What does it look like? I’m taking you home,” he replies. “Safely.”
I fold my arms. “I know how to drive.”
“Freckles … just because you know how doesn’t mean you’re safe.”
My nostrils flare. “I am safe!”
He grabs my face and squeezes my cheeks. “Cute. But I want you to get home in one piece without running over someone.”
I sigh out loud. “I didn’t ask.”
“You don’t have to ask, it’s a free favor for my favorite girl.” He winks. “But I’m not opposed to begging if you feel like it.”
I roll my eyes. “Fine. Let’s just go.”
“You two good back there?” Apollo asks.
“Drive,” Levi growls.
“You got it, Loverboy,” Apollo replies, kissing the air through the rearview mirror.
And judging from Levi’s annoyed glances, he surely noticed.
“What about the motorcycle and the other cars?” I mutter as he begins to drive.
“We’ll pick them up later,” Apollo says. “I’ll ask my dad to drop us off. Don’t worry about it.”
“If you think that’s a good idea,” I say, peering out the window at the rain clattering down on the trees.
“Out of all our dads, mine’s the safest.”
Levi snorts. “Doubt that.”
“At least he doesn’t want to blow anyone’s brains out right now,” Apollo says. “Unlike Dylan or Kai.”
My lungs constrict at the thought of seeing Levi’s dad pick them all up, or worse … having to ask mine. I shiver in place.
Dad would surely kill Levi on the spot if he knew where we were.
I sigh out loud. Despite the fact that they were fighting to the death mere minutes ago, the drive home is eerily quiet. Too quiet. And every once in a while, I have to throw glances at them through the rearview mirror to make sure they haven’t secretly stabbed each other.
Neither of them glances at each other. They’re like two cats staring at a wall, pretending they don’t exist.
Ridiculous.
Just like them trying to kill each other over me.
When we’re back on campus, I hold my breath as Apollo drives past my frat house.
“Wait. That’s where I live.”
“I know.” There’s a provocative smirk on his face.
“Then why aren’t we going there?”
“Because our home is your home now.”
“What?” My jaw drops. “This is unbelievable. First, you basically attack each other on the beach, and now you’re trying to keep me out of my own sorority?”
“Can’t protect you there,” he says.
“From what?”
He glances in the rearview mirror at those two still ignoring each other in the back seat of my car.
And I roll my eyes. “Jesus Christ. Really?”
“Really,” he replies. “Sorry, Freckles, but I made you a promise I intend to keep. Besides, I take good care of my playthings.” He places his giant hand on my thigh and squeezes.
“Take your hand off her, or I swear to God…” Levi growls.
“You’ll what?” Apollo retorts. “Try to kill me? Been there, done that. Now what?”
Levi grinds his teeth and kicks the back of Apollo’s seat.
“Hey! I’m the only one who’s allowed to kick ass in this car,” Apollo growls.
“Fuck you,” Levi retorts.
I rub my temples. “Lord, help me with these guys.”
The minute the car comes to a stop, I jerk the handle, but of course it won’t open.
Apollo jumps out and immediately strolls over to my side, opening the door for me as he sticks out his hand. “After you.”
I ignore it and blow right past him, while the other car doors all open and slam shut behind me. I don’t care what they’re gonna do, as long as I’m not involved in their drama.