When her dad’s gone, Emma moves to a new academy for a fresh start, but the town’s BIG FOUR, Rowan, August, Liam and Karl, rule everything. Each dangerous, magnetic, and unpredictable, they pull her into their dark world. But the real danger isn’t them—it’s the secret deal that ties her to a deadly game she was never meant to play.
I nod. There’s no use hiding that. “What the fuck, August? Why would you keep something so pivotal to yourself? We’re supposed to be a unified unit on this,” Rowan growls, making me turn and see all the hurt and disappointment on all their faces. “We are,” I shout. “But I’ll always put her self-interest…
I clear my throat, preparing to move this conversation along. “How long before we get what we need?” “Senator Baker has committed to the annual VIP membership at our exclusive Los Angeles location. He’s already made a reservation for our Pitch Black room,” Matthieu replies. My eyebrows feel like they’ve hit my hairline at this…
“It’s almost like none of you care about Karl. You’re all always testing the limits of my patience,” she shrieks, and I can almost see her stomping her foot like a toddler in full tantrum mode. “You’ll get back here now and take the dick that belongs to me out of any??” I end the…
Spinning in my chair, I fist-pump into the air. This is the biggest break we’ve had in months. I turn back to the monitors as my fingers fly across the keyboard. A genuine smile curls my lips at the sight in front of me. Emma’s lying on her bed, fast asleep-her hand resting on her…
They all let me escape to my room without another word. “How fucking dare they,” I shout, slamming my door. Plopping down on my bed, I snatch the ultrasound photos off my nightstand. My anger abates at the sight of them. The photo from my first appointment that went missing the day we moved back…
“How are you feeling?” she asks. “Much better, thanks,” I reply as she begins her initial examination. “I know this is overwhelming, but it’s going to be important for you and the baby’s health that you manage your stress. Has the sleep aid I prescribed you been helping?” Sucking air through my nose, I take…
“I’m quite curious to hear his response as well,” Karl adds, twirling a knife between his knuckles. “Fuck you both for thinking I’d do that,” Rowan growls, pushing August until he drops his hold. “I can admit I was a major dick when she first arrived.” “That’s putting it mildly,” Sebastian snorts, making Rowan glare…
Sighing, I answer, “No.” I can feel the tears building, but I dig my nails into my palms and swallow them down before I continue. “Is one ever ready to have the people you love rip your proverbial heart out and stomp all over it before turning their backs on you to be with the…
Scratching at the scruff along my jaw, I say, “He has a point. Sam holds all the cards. Even if we bullshit her that she doesn’t have the upper hand. Right now, she and Senator Baker are calling the shots. We can only mitigate the severity of everything by playing along.” We go silent when…
I’m here to check on Karl. The rest of the guys are out. When Karl didn’t respond to any of the group text messages, I knew I needed to stop by before heading to Le Toucher to meet with Matthieu. As I enter the house, all I can think is how the entire summer has…