Chapter 53
ARIELLE
I stood at the front porch, my arms crossed tightly across my chest, my eyes narrowed and my lips pressed into a thin line. I
“What do you guys want?” I asked, my tone clipped and filled with frustration.
Enzo stepped forward, looking me straight in the eye. “Arielle, we just want you to listen to us,” he said, his voice calm and measured.
I scoffed, shaking my head. “And what good will that do me? Hm?”
“Please, Arielle,” Enzo pleaded.
I sighed. “Fine, speak. I’m listening.”
Aiden spoke up, his voice low and urgent. “We can’t talk about it here. We’ll take you somewhere quiet after school tomorrow.”
I felt my eyebrows shoot up in surprise. “Why can’t you just tell me now?” I demanded, my voice harsh and biting.
Derek stepped forward, his hand reaching out to to
