"Calm down," I said as I put my hand on his shoulder. "I will never let anything happen to Otti, Pierce. I promise."
Pierce nodded, but didn't seem to relax much.
"It'd be easier if you just told me what the big secret is, Pierce." I tried.
"No," he stated.
I knew I wasn't going to get anywhere with him. I sighed and dropped my arm from his shoulder. Then I looked around to make sure no one was watching or listening to us.
"Why did you come here?" I asked him. "Or text us at least?"
Pierce blew out a breath and ran a hand through his hair.
"Brett," he replied. "He made a big show about forcing me to go to the party in front of everyone. I tried telling them I'd come after I showered in my hotel room. Course, I didn't plan to actually come anyway. I think that fu.cker knew that. He p
