30

ROME

“What the fuck are you all doing here?” I shot a glare at my friends marching in my direction.

“Nice place you got here, bro,” Kye said. Of course, they knew this place. They helped me install the camera and security system of the cabin.”

“You did not answer my question. I’m here because I wanna stay away from someone like you all.”

They all smirked because they knew that was impossible, and I was fooling myself. Honestly, I really could use their help. I wanted them to tell me to move on, and I also wanted them to tell me to fight for Carly.

“Cenric and Sadie extend their congratulations,” Linden said.

“For what?” I opened the gate.

Zee parked the SUV in my driveway, and they all jumped out as if I had just opened the gate to the hottest sex club in town.

“I’m happy for you, bro.” Sax hugged me so tight, slapping my back.

“What are you all talking about?”

“If I hadn’t known you, brother, I would have believed you for a second. So this is how you’re going to play it? Fine. You an