LOTTIE’S POV I looked down at my right hand, the same one that was intertwined with Kai’s a few minutes ago. I could not help but giggle to myself. I could still remember the feel of his hands in mind, the way his large hands wrapped around mine in such a protective manner. It made my heart race. As I stood in the parking lot, lost in my thoughts of Kai, I was suddenly snapped back to reality by the sight of the brothers approaching me. My heart skipped a beat, and I couldn’t help but notice Rocco holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands. Instantly, my mood soured at the sight of the flowers. It felt like a manipulation, a gesture to distract me from the real issue at hand. I knew they were trying to win me over with their sweet gestures, but I couldn’t forget the way they had treated

