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Oz lifts the he his cut abs, and swipes his broith the material Oh my with chocolate on top That was just beautiful

"A word of advice" Violet disturbs h me

"Sure"

"Chevy, Oz and Razorthey’re trouble Pretty to look at, but trouble Getting mixed up with them will hurt you in the end They’re club boys until their dying breath Nothing good comes out of it for anyone else Trust er side, Olivia examines us as if surprised I quickly ask, "Do you knohat Honeysuckle Ridge is?"

Violet’s head h the air "Who told you about that?"

She’s spitting daggers at uys

Violet leans into e is club business Very private club business I’ it up to anyone else Do you understand? I like you, Elimpse I’ve had in my entire life that people can leave Snowflake, cut ties with the club and have a normal life Don’t let them suck you in Get out of Snowflake as fast as you can"

When Olivia reaches the porch Violet stops talking Olivia waves The two of us act like rocery bag in Violet’s direction "Nice to see you, Violet Take this in for ," says Violet "As soon as the car is fixed, we’re leaving"

"Doesn’t lare chills h it’s aimed at Violet A few seconds pass before Violet snatches the bag and props the door open for Olivia

"Are you coht behind theest the crazy pile of information Dad told me I’m safe That the reason that everyone overreacts is because they buy into what the club wants them to believe, but how can the concern and fear in Violet’s eyes be part of a pretend gaainst the porch stairs as he clis supporting the roof and wipes his forearm across his brow

Oz is dirty Grease streaks across his cheek Dust causes his arms to be browner than normal He’s in need of a shower--desperately

Oz wet

A warh my chest I am officially the most ioo around this guy

"I’m fine," I answer "Are you okay?"