Cole's POV
The school campus was bustling today. I met Jax and Theo after my one hour morning lecture.
"Look, about last night," I said, sliding into a seat. "I’m sorry for the freak-out. I had an argument with my mother right before I got to the club, and I was... on edge."
Theo grinned, the tension breaking instantly. "Man, we figured. Your mom has that effect on you, for real. We’re cool, king. Just don't break my jaw next time, alright? I need this face."
"No promises," I joked, feeling a slight sense of guilt. They were my brothers, in their own twisted way.
We spent the morning being "just boys"-- arguing over game stats and laughing about Theo’s failed attempt to flirt with a cheerleader. For a moment, things felt normal.
But later, as I walked through the campus to my
