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Dread seeps into her expression, but she hides it quickly. “Don’t think I’ll take your crap sitting down this time, Dutch. Come after me and the people I care about and I’ll hit you ten times harder.”

“Looking forward to it.” I let the space between us widen again.

Her growl of frustration hits my back as I walk away.

I’m ready for you, Brahms. Bring it on.

* * *

Jinx: Everyone Adores A Love Triangle

Who said that wallflowers don’t have thorns? New Girl was seen going toe-to-toe with her Prince Charming in the hallway.

But if I were Prince Charming, I wouldn’t be too worried about the blows from an enemy. New Girl has knights all over the kingdom falling at her feet. Our rising star, Solar System himself, made his triumphant return days ago. But I haven’t seen him smiling like that at anyone else.

Could it be that the royal family is in for a royal betrayal?

Until the next post, keep your enemies close and your secrets even closer.

- Jinx

CHAPTERFIVE

CADENCE

Sol.

It was the name that whispered through the hallway before morning assembly that day.

It was the name on everyone’s lips at lunch.

Days later, it’s still the buzz of Redwood Prep.

Sol is back.

The fourth member of Redwood’s elite band of brothers is the definition of ‘tall, dark, and handsome’. With his tan skin, thick, curly hair and dreamy brown eyes, Sol definitely fits the attractive meter for someone who gets to hang with The Kings.

I wonder what his deal is. He seems like a down-to-earth guy, unlike Dutch and his band of brooding, god-like brothers.

The mystery surrounding him is thick. Why was he out of school for so long? Why do The Kings—and Dutch in particular—seem extra protective of him?

Deep in thought, I walk to my locker and see someone leaning against it.

“Serena!”

She glances up. Her eyeliner is extra heavy today. The black lining emphasizes her dark circles.

“Hey, are you okay?” I grab her shoulder. “You look like you haven’t been sleeping well.”

“I’m great.” She drums up the kind of smile I used to give Vi when the rent was due and my tip money wasn’t enough to cover it. “I heard about your epic takedown. Christa’s suspended and everyone’s turned against her.” She wiggles her fingers together and gives me tiny applause. “Very impressive.”

I close my locker and join her on the path to the door.

Someone knocks hard into my shoulder. I spin around and notice a pair of cheerleaders strolling past me. They shoot me frosty looks.

“Watch where you’re going!” I yell.

One of the she-wolves tosses her hair. “Stay out of my way, Cooper.”