Page 33 of The Secret's Out

“No,” a voice growled. We both looked to Eli standing beside us.

“Who are you?” Kevin asked.

“I’m hers and she’s mine. Not only that, she belongs to Hawks.”

My head went back. I’m his and he’s mine?

“Billy, are you coming to have lunch with us?” a girl called.

“No,” Eli snapped, his gaze never leaving Kevin.

I watched as the girl and her friends pouted and then glared at me, walking off.

“Okay, I’m gonna head off,” Kevin said.

“Good,” Eli stated in a short snap, crossing his thick arms over his chest.

Before Kevin got to step away, Caden appeared at his back. “Problem here?” Caden growled.

Goodness.

“No,” I squeaked. “Kevin was just leaving.” With a nod, Kevin quickly shuffled away from Caden turned and stalked out of the school.

“What was that about?” I demanded to Eli.

“Babe,” was all he said.

Frustrating man.

I started down the hall, making my way to the cafeteria for lunch when Caden asked, “What did that guy want?”

“He asked Josie out on a date.”

“What the fuck?” Caden growled.

Spinning to face them, I glared. “Well, it’s not like Eli hasn’t had a busy morning and now you’re here, the women will go extra crazy. I’ve lost count of the times they’ve asked me for Eli’s number or if he’s free to date or why he’s here or how they tell me how hot he is. Now they’ll do it all over again for you as well, Caden.” I growled under my breath and turned around, walking off. Frustration over everything was winning, causing me to react like a little jealous school girl.

Their laughter followed me as I entered the cafeteria and then there was silence. All eyes were on us. For once I didn’t cower and slink away. I stood tall and got in the line. Eli and Caden were right behind me.

I was looking down at the selection when someone in front of me cleared their throat. Looking up, I blanched when another male I didn’t know smiled down at me.

“Hey, I’m Tony. I was wondering if you’re free this weekend?”

Goodness me.

Did everyone know that Cameron had backed off? And now the men were confident in approaching me?

That was until Eli and Caden’s heat touched my back. Their arms were folded over their chests as they stared down Tony.

“Are they your bodyguards or something?” Tony asked.

“No,” Caden growled.

“Brothers?” Tony asked.

“Fuck no,” Eli snapped.

“Just back the fuck off and tell any fool who tries to ask Josie out, they’ll have us to deal with,” Caden ordered.

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