Page 141 of Brutal Little Secrets
But here? Hawk smiles against my lips as I pull away.
“It’s time for rehearsal.” I slip out under his arm and open the door to go in.
He follows behind me and leans down to whisper in my ear. “I’m spending the night tonight, baby girl. Have to make sure Damon is treating you right.”
A shiver rolls through me as he chuckles darkly and heads over to where Mark stands. Damon and Hawk together. I can’t wait. Heat flows through me. I wish I had time to fit in a nap.
“So that’s happening?” Keira asks with a smile.
I grin and hug her. “I’m so glad you’re back. How are you?”
I look her over like I’ll be able to see if anything’s wrong.
“I’m good except for missing most of Saturday night.” Keira shakes her head. “It’s weird knowing I was there, but not remembering any of it.”
I glance at the cast. “I might be able to help with that.”
Keira cocks her head to the side.
I lean in close. “I have the full video from that night. If you want to come over tomorrow, we can watch it.”
Mr. Watson comes in and stands at the door.
“I’d like that,” Keira says as I stand, getting ready to start our rehearsal.
I look out at everyone. “I know we had an exciting weekend, but we’re moving forward with the cast we have. For now.” I glance at Chase. “Chase has something he wants to say.”
Chase steps forward and little pinpoints of light sparkle on his clothes. I manage to keep a straight face, but Hawk grins and winks.
“I just wanted to apologize for my behavior on Sunday. It was unprofessional and uncalled for. I plan to show you that I can behave in a professional manner from here on out.” Chase nods and heads back to stand with the cast.
Sophia lets out a snicker and covers her mouth. Crystal smiles and straightens. Hopefully that was about Chase and not about me and Hawk. Chase tenses but doesn’t say anything.
Keira walks into my house with her eyes wide and taking everything in. It’s become my usual now, but it wasn’t long ago, I felt that same sense of awe as I walked in for the first time and found out Damon and I would be living together.
I never imagined that I would be where we are now in our relationship. I’m his girlfriend and he’s my boyfriend. He still makes my heart pound, and between him and Hawk last night, I barely got any sleep. But he made sure I had coffee and fruit before we rode to school.
I take her up to my room and cue up the video on my laptop. When it’s over, Keira releases a breath.
“It’s weird to watch myself and know I was there, but I don’t remember any of that or the hospital really.” Keira rubs her temples like she can make herself remember.
“At least we have you on video so you can see what happened.” I would hate to have a blank spot in my memory. To have to rely on others to fill it in. At least she was safe.
She looks around my huge room. “So, your mom and Damon’s dad?”
I nod. “It’s taken some adjusting, but overall, the move’s been good.”
She smirks. The guys touch and kiss me a lot at school. If anyone doubted their intentions toward me, those people definitely know the Devil’s trio is into me. But they also see the guys caring for me in little ways. Damon brings me food before hockey practice and rehearsal.
Cam works on his homework in the audience after practice to be near me. Hawk gives his all on the stage and watches over me, ready to step in if Chase makes a move toward me.
No one trusts Chase.
When I told Damon what Chase said about going back to him, Damon just laughed. “There’s no way you’d go back to him. You don’t need anyone to help you make it.”
“Do you think it will last?” Keira asks. She glances toward the bathroom door.
“Honestly, I haven’t thought a lot about the future.” I look down at my hands. “I’m just getting through the next day, the next week, the next month, at this point.”
