Page 36 (1/2)

"No"

"Samantha, you will stay or I will call your lioing, David My ht now We both know that"

"Sah the door and left it open as I walked past the guys No one made a snide comment this time Everyone paused in their movements when my dad came to his doorway and hollered, "Samantha, there will be consequences for this action"

I snorted again and glanced back "Like what? You’re going to have h the door and went to the parking lot Since it was nearing lunch tiathered around his vehicle

As I had expected, Mason was there He waited in his Escalade with closed eyes and a slight sneer on his face The bruises on his face gave hiular cheekbones erous appeal My stomach fluttered as I saw his -sleeve shirt he wore It clung to him

I looked over and saw Lydia and Jessica They were at Jeffrey’s car Their ether when I got inside of the Escalade and Mason opened his eyes

He gave hter than normal "Hey"

I shut the door and sat back "Hey"

I felt hi" I disobeyed my dad in front of a crowd I took a deep breath I had disrespected the only person I used to respect

"Really?"

He didn’t believe me I reached over for his hand I squeezed it once "Sorry, stupid family stuff That’s all"

He chuckled as he reached over and kissed my forehead Then he started the vehicle and pulled away froawkers "Yeah, that always sucks"

I waited until ere a few blocks away before I asked, "So what happened?"