“Listen …” I crossed my arms and glared at the boys as we stood in front of my house.
Jamal had left to watch his brother and sisters while his mom was at work, so it was me, them, Jace, and Allie. I eyed each one of them, knowing that I was risking my damn freedom by showing up with them all this late at night.
“Don’t say anything to my parents. They don’t like you guys, so don’t be f*****g jerks.”
Landon wrapped his arm around my shoulders. “We wouldn’t do that.”
I elbowed him in the ribs. “I mean it this time.”
“Why don’t you ever invite us over?” João asked, glancing into the house through the window.
He was testing me today, really testing me. My parents had gotten beaten up by the mob the other night, my best friend had gotten kicked around by her stepfather, and now, Jace had
