Page 36 of Remorseless

CJ was the one who insisted their younger brothers and cousins share their lunch hour. Fine whenhewas in charge of those little fuckheads. Fucked up whenshehad to step into that role. The Terrible Triplets seemed primed for more anarchy. She was their favorite fucking target.

“The Blonde Viper?” Mattie asked. “That hits hard, bro. If you’re trying to insult her, I don’t think you’ve succeeded.”

Rebel agreed. It would make an excellent enforcer moniker.

“You’re right, Matt,” Rebel said and pointed between the Triplets. “Today’s your lucky day, fuckheads.Mattie—”

“Disgraceful slut,” Rule growled, glaring at Rebel. He sat a few seats over, on the same side as Mattie.

“Rule, shut the fuck up or I’m telling Dad,” CJ warned. “Respect our sister—”

“That Jezebel isn’tmysister.”

Humiliation slid into Rebel, more so because her twin shouted the words. Instead of showing her mortification, she lifted her chin and smirked. “We’reliteraltwins, fuckhead.”

Before Rule responded, CJ stormed to him and snatched his shirt, dragging him to his feet. “She’smylittle sister, you little fuckhead, and if you fucking forget than I’ll be more than happy to remind you.”

“I’m a messenger of God!”

Freda, Harriet, and Leta stared in open-mouthed shock at Rule. When they looked at CJ, however, their adoration deepened.

“You’re a crazy motherfucker!” Axel said, stomping in front of Rebel. He glared at Rule. “I really hate your ass. You’re making me defendReb, when we men stick together and my mates says she’s the enemy.” He looked Rule up and down. “You’re worse, Jesus Boy. How about I pick up this fucking table and smite you with it?”

“This is getting out of fucking hand!” CJ shoved Rule away, not caring that her twin lost his balance and went stumbling, sprawling into one of the aisles. “Axel sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up.”

“I’m taking up for Reb, CJ! Why are you yelling at me?”

Instead of responding, CJ glared at him until Axel followed his orders and stomped back to his seat.

“Do you want to play sudoku?” Freda squeaked, glancing from Harriet to Leta and holding up her phone.

The girls nodded vigorously and huddled together, concentrating on the game.

“You three don’t fit in with CJ in any way,” Jaleena said sweetly.

“Jaleena, get the fuck away from me,” CJ ordered. “I have nothing I ever want to discuss with you.”

Not only did Jaleena’s mouth fall open, but so did Rebel’s and Mattie’s.

“CJ—”

He interrupted whatever Jaleena might’ve said. “Go.”

She stared at him a minute, then released a sob and ran off.

“Rebel, keep your fucking hands to yourself when Harley comes over here.”

Ms. LeBan materialized out of nowhere. As far as Rebel remembered, the teacher hadn’t been on cafeteria duty when she first came in.

“Is…is everything okay, Mr. Caldwell?”

Mattie giggled, and Ms. LeBan blushed. She shifted her weight.

“She sucked CJ’s dick,” Mattie whispered, close to Rebel’s ear.

Rebel’s mouth dropped open.

“Rory told me.”