Total pages in book: 78
Estimated words: 74575 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 298(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74575 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 298(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
Something in my gut told me to just leave, so that’s exactly what I did. I whipped out of that parking place and drove over to the student union. I figured it would be a safe place to grab a bite to eat and study. I found a parking spot between it and the Keller building where I’d be taking my Spanish test. After I’d parked, I took a quick look around, checking for anything or anyone that might seem suspicious, and once I saw that everything was okay, I headed inside.
It was lunchtime, so the place was brimming with students. I usually didn’t like it when it was this crowded, but today, it made me feel safer. I grabbed a slice of pizza and a soda, then found a quiet spot in the back corner by the window. I opened my Spanish notes and started studying while I ate.
I hadn’t been studying long when I heard Torch say, “Hey, Squirt. How’s it going?”
“Fine. Just getting a little studying in.” I couldn’t help but notice that all eyes were on Torch and Wrath as they sat down across from me. I couldn’t blame my classmates for staring. Torch and Wrath looked a little out of place with their tattoos and black leather jackets. “So, um, Cotton sent you?”
“Just as a precaution,” Wrath answered.
“Cass said the same thing.” I found it doubtful that either of them would tell me much, but I hoped they would answer, “Is everyone okay? Is Wyatt okay?”
“Yeah, he’s fine. He’d be here if he could, but he’s ah... working on something.”
“I’m just glad everyone’s okay.”
Torch looked around the room, and a mischievous smirk inched across his lips when he spotted a table full of girls. “What is it about college girls that makes them so fucking hot?”
“You do realize that I’m a college girl?”
“Yeah, but you don’t count. You’re Elsie. You’re Bones’ girl.”
“It’s funny how everyone seemed to know that but me.”
“Poor kid has been hung up on you since day one. Got no idea how you didn’t see it.”
“I’m pretty sure I was the one who was hung up on him, but that’s neither here nor there.”
I wasn’t quite ready for my test, so I didn’t say anything more and got back to looking over my notes. The guys did their best to remain quiet and let me study, but sadly, it wasn’t long before Torch leaned over and whispered, “You’re gonna have to bring some of these chicks to the next club party.”
“I hate to break it to you, but I don’t even know these girls. And the girls I do know would probably run scared at the sight of you two.”
“Whoa.” Torch’s brows furrowed. “That hurts. That hurts deep.”
“Sorry, but it’s true. Now, let me study, or I’m gonna bomb this test.”
Like a pouting child, Torch let out a frustrated breath, then leaned back in his chair. For the next half hour, he and Wrath remained silent and let me finish preparing for my test. When I was done, they followed me over to the Keller building. They were about to walk inside with me until I said, “You guys can just wait for me here. I won’t be long.”
“Straight in, straight out?” Wrath asked.
“Yeah. I promise.”
He nodded, then watched intently as I turned and started inside. I was just about to open the door when I spotted Ben in my peripheral. He was just standing there, watching me, and when he realized I’d seen him, he bolted. I figured he’d just gone around to the other entrance, but when I got to the classroom, there was no sign of him.
I thought it was strange that he was skipping the test, but honestly, I had too many other things on my mind to care what Ben did or didn’t do. I took my stupid test, and when I was done, I felt pretty good about it. I met back up with the guys, and they followed me to the clubhouse. By the time we got back, the place was a madhouse.
All the brothers were busy helping their ol’ ladies and kids get everything moved into their rooms, and it was utter chaos. I felt like I was in the way, so I made myself scarce and went to my room. I checked my phone to see if I had any missed messages, but sadly, I had none. I could’ve used the time to get a little studying in, but I wasn’t in the mood and opted for a movie instead.
I crawled into bed and turned on my TV. It took a little searching, but I eventually found a romantic comedy with Patrick Dempsey. I grabbed a cold coffee from my mini fridge, then curled back up on my bed. It wasn’t long before I was caught up in the push and pull of the main characters. While it was different, there were aspects of the movie that reminded me of my relationship with Wyatt.