The system might be on my side and give me whatever money I wanted, but I know I was still vulnerable. I need to learn how to throw a few punches or hire some of the kids who can do them for me.
I was scared, but trying to run was just going to make it more difficult. Jeremiah loves a good sport, and I was not going to give him that satisfaction.
Cassie’s grip on my thigh went rigid, then she pulled her hand away quickly as though my skin had turned to fire.
“s**t,” she whispered, panic flashing in her eyes. “I didn’t know he was here—”
I snapped my head toward her, narrowing my eyes. “Didn’t know or didn’t care? Weren't you going to show me one or two? Why were you really here if you are going to bounce the moment you see him?”
Her mouth opened, but no words came out. Her silence
