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“Drex wants aa little

Maya stiffens in front ofShe doesn’t turn around as she finishes her task and tosses another shot back

“Okay,” Dash drawls, arching an eyebrow “About?”

I gesture to Maya, and he grins “I was trying to talk her into staying in h he wants to”

My rinds Didn’t take her long to go after someone else

His expression changes, sobering, and his eyes widen fractionally

“But she turnedin the hangar with the bikes, because she thinks we keep theirls Not really the worst conclusion ever drawn,” he goes on, standing up

Maya says nothing as she takes another damn shot Holy shit How ? In roller skates, for fuck’s sake

My hand snakes around the bottle, halting her fro more She stares at my hand with a scowl, but refuses to turn around

“Set up the roo my eyes off Maya

He walks aithout a word, and I press in closer behind her, feeling her shudder I assume that’s from fear, but with her, it’s hard to be certain I can’t even reirl wanted me—really wanted me If ever I can’t re

I also wonder if Maya’s reasons are only because she thinks I’ll keep her safe

Fuck ht now

CHAPTER 11

MAYA

Axle presses in closer behindas I’d like, but that’s what happens when you spend years drinking with guys like my father and his friends

“You have secrets you’re about to share,” he says againsteven closer from behind me “And you don’t have to fuck so to touch you like that But you could die if you’re dragging us into shit without our knowledge Understand?”

I s the lue too quickly I spin around, which causes my forehead to bump the bottom of his chin before I look up

He doesn’t back away, so I stand round as well