SebastianThe two of us turn around to stare at the wood.We stay silent for a moment, waiting for what’s to come.Then, another set of knocks. “Sebastian,” Gregory calls out from the other side. “Open the door, I would like to speak to you.”“Shit, shit!” Evelyn whispers.“Under the bed, go,” I urg
EvelynI sleep like shit. All I hear in my nightmares is Sebastian and his father screaming at one another, like they’re on fire and blaming the other for the flames.I eventually give up trying to get any sleep. There’s no point, especially when my brain can’t stop swimming.I want to talk to Madel
I look back down at the red purse, gift cards, and phone, then back at him. Does he know I know he’s been abusing his son?“Thank you,” I tell him instead, nodding.Sebastian’s next to give me a gift, and I hold my breath as he hands me his purchase.It’s a small box that he’s clearly decorated hims
SebastianFinally, we’ve arrived. Race weekend is coming in full force.I’ve kept my distance from Gregory and left early this morning with Evelyn by my side to get to the track.It feels like I haven’t been on the track for a real race in years. Practicing alone is a thousand times different than r
Isabella flits her eyes in my direction again, seemingly trying to get under my skin.Too late.“Are you two here to cause a shitshow, or are you here to actually be decent human beings?” Sebastian snaps.William lets out a loud, single bark of a laugh. “Did you really just say that? ‘Decent human b
SebastianI haven’t stopped fuming since Ava left the track. The idea that Isabella and William showed up intending to injure me or even kill me seriously? That’s sick.I have never believed there to be people who’d stoop so low. And to attend the race like they haven’t been planning these dangerous
I can see her nodding her head out of the corner of my eye. “I just wanted to make sure. I know that everything happening today was just astronomical. I keep trying to imagine how you’re feeling.”“How’s that going?” I ask her.“Bad,” she admits. “All I can think is you’ve been betrayed by those peo
I look around, checking parts of the engine, the battery, even parts of the car I don’t know as much about.The problem, though, is that nothing is wrong. Nothing is disconnected, the battery seems good, and everything else is in place.Did my battery just shit the bed?Or is something else happenin
I look at Sebastian, worried that Ava might have to do that. We have him on tampering the breaks and paying off Seb’s team, but what happens if William has a gun or something, and refuses to let Ava go? “That depends. Do you forgive me for being foolish?” Ava’s voice has turned sultry, which is us
Evelyn's POV I’m more nervous than I should be. Ava’s putting her life in danger by talking to William. Not only that, but Sebastian’s laser focused on making sure things go well. I’m just sitting here trying not to tremble. William finally gets to Ava, and he looks horrible. His normal neat a
Sebastian's POV Jack Abbott studies everything I’ve given him. He sits across from Evelyn, Ava and I in our apartment, looking through each page carefully. It took a lot of outlining, but ultimately, Evelyn’s plan is perfect for this. As long as Jack’s on board with his findings, and things go r
Sebastian gives us a double take as he opens the door with his key. “When did you tell Ava?” “She tells me a lot more than you know, Sebastian.” She crosses her arms, looking between the two of us. “I’m the only person who knows the truth about you both. So, sometimes I take advantage of it.”
Evelyn's POV “Are you sure it’s not something I did? I just feel like I’m missing something.” Olivia crosses her arms, as I grab the last of my stuff. It only took me an hour to get everything out of here, and Sebastian’s waiting downstairs for me to finish up. Olivia still knows nothing. Not th
“I love Evelyn, alright? I know you don’t like it or approve, but this isn’t just some stupid game. We know what we’re risking. I’m sorry if you don’t like that.” “I don’t,” she admits, leaning against the back of the chair. “But you’re an adult. So is Evelyn. And I know this isn’t just a game. It
Sebastian's POV I’m in a blind rage now as we enter the track. If it was possible, I know I’d have smoke coming out my ears. Evelyn is still trying to convince me to stop whatever it is I’m doing. “It’s not worth it!” She’s been stressed the entire ride, but I can’t stop seeing in red. The guy
It’s a few days before I hear from Jack again. “You want the good shit or bad?” He asks over a phone call. I tell him I want everything. This is important. “Then I’ll start with the good. Your initial fears of this having to do with your former roommate? He’s heavily involved. In fact, seems lik
Sebastian's POV Evelyn’s bodyguard is six foot six and goes by Tank. He is built as his nickname suggests, with muscles that seemingly look like they’ll burst from his shirt, and tattoos wrapped around many limbs. He’s even got the bald head. In my head, I just call him The Rock after Dwayne J