CHAPTER SIXTEEN MASON Fuck my life. It’s the first thing on my mind Monday morning when Serena texts me to let me know she’s on her way to pick me up. Thanks to my dad for bailing me out, I didn’t have to spend the past two nights in jail, but knowing he’s going to be in court and give me grief for getting into trouble again, I’d almost wish I did. It pisses me off that he was able to pull his title to get me in front of a judge this morning. I don’t want special treatment from anyone. “Looking sharp,” Serena says the moment I get inside her car and buckle up. “Minus the dark circles under your eyes.” I turn and glare at her. “It’s gonna be fine,” she tries to reassure me, but it doesn’t work. I haven’t been this anxious since the last time I was dragged into court five years ago. “

