#Chapter644AftermathPresleyI made it to the station to see Martinez on top of Kaylee as she laid face down on the cement. I saw red as I charged him, crashing into him. His pants were undone, and I felt rage.“You piece of shit!” I roared as my fist connected with his face. I held his shirt with
The doctor put a hand brace on me. It would secure my bones without a plaster cast. I sat on the bed and held my arm up while supporting myself with my other hand. Parker stayed with me.“I can’t believe that happened,” Parker murmured.“I can’t believe that I missed the signs that Martinez raped El
#Chapter645FightPresleyKaylee came out of surgery but hadn’t woken up yet. I went to the hospital to visit her. Her dad stayed with her and looked like he hadn’t slept.“I’m waiting for Kaylee to wake up,” the Chief said.“She’ll wake up,” I said, sitting down in a chair.“I promised Kaylee’s mom
I sat in bed as Hathaway visited me.“Hey, girl. It’s good to see you awake,” Hathaway said, hugging me.“It’s better than feeling comatose,” I mentioned, making Hathaway laugh. “Thank you,” I said, looking at Hathaway.“For what?” Hathaway asked.“If you weren’t there, I don’t know what I would hav
#Chapter646MiscommunicationMatthewI thought about what Presley said at Christmas. I came downstairs after showering to see Dad cooking. I walked over to the baking sheet and snatched a pepperoni from the uncooked pizza.Dad gave me a look. “Do you mind?” He asked.“Nope,” I said, smiling, then wa
I finished and came out as Mason came out of his room. He stopped and looked at me, weird.“Hey, cuz,” I said, going back downstairs.“Why are you here?” Markus asked me.“Ma wanted a bonding trip,” I answered.“Uh, huh,” Markus said, giving me a “I don’t believe you” look.Kaxon walked over and lea
#Chapter647Meet the new employeePresleyAfter bringing Kaylee back to the house, I had to report to the station. I left Pax with Kaylee. Don’t ask me why. I’m not if that’s the best decision.I showed up at the station as Cass, Lindsey, and Miller greeted me. Other people were standing around, wai
“Later, Michaels,” I said as they walked away. I went home to check on Kaylee. I hope Pax wasn’t driving her nuts.KayleeI sat on the couch as Pax brought me some lunch. “That should do it,” Pax mentioned.I looked at all the food on the coffee table. I didn’t understand why Pax brought all this fo