“Don’t give me that shit. I’ve been here since the beginning. Julius bends over backward for you. You should appreciate him.”
“You see me getting into trouble?” I held my arms at my sides. “I’ve turned a new leaf.”
“Is that her influence?”
“What if it is?”
He agreed. “I’d say it’s about damn time.”
I grinned, but it faded when he followed it up with, “But she’s your brother’s girl.”
“I’m aware.”
“Are you?”
I rolled my eyes, mocking, “All’s fair in love and war, right?”
He jerked back. “You’re throwing around words like love and war, and you’re telling me you know she’s taken?”
I zeroed in on him. “Is she, though?”
“Kraven…” he warned in an authoritative tone. “Don’t lose your brother over a girl.”
I smiled. “But she’s such a good influence.”
He folded his arms over his chest. “You’re being for real right now? You’ve managed to stay out of trouble?”
“Why is that so hard to believe?”
“Kra—”
The doorbell rang, cuttinghim off.
It was when I noticed how everyone was so damn happy, and there wasn’t anything to be happy about.
At least not for me.
Isla opened the door, shouting, “Welcome to party central!”
It didn’t take long to see who was standing there.
“The fuck?” I hollered.
Everyone turned, following the direction of our gazes.
Two police officers walked in, announcing, “Good evening. I’m Officer Maylor, and this is Officer Kincaid. We’re with the New York Police.”
For a mere moment, I feared the loss of one of our parents in a way I never expected to feel.
It wasn’t until he continued with, “We have a warrant for Kraven Knightly,” that I instinctively fought.
“What the hell did I do? I haven’t done shit.”
“Kraven.” Julius stepped out in front of me, shielding me behind him like he always did in situations like these.
“Not a word without a lawyer present.”
“Lawyer?” I exclaimed, “I didn’t do anything!”
