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No one says anything.

“Great.” The principal looks at his watch. “There’s a slight chance of rain tonight. If that happens, we’ll postpone the announcement until the dance.”

Fuck, I hope that doesn’t happen. I’m ready for this part to be over with.

“We’ll see you tonight.” The principal heads out the door.

As I stand to get away from Zach, my phone falls on the floor. Zach scoops it up and holds it out to me. When I reach for it, he pulls it away and laughs.

“Just kidding, Davidson. Here you go.” He holds it out, but I don’t trust this asshole.

Caden reaches around and takes my phone from Zach’s hand.

“Thanks.” He slaps Zach on the back hard enough that Zach stumbles forward a little. “You might want to think about messing with my girl. I don’t think you’ll like the results.”

Zach shakes his head but doesn’t lose his smile. “Don’t worry. I don’t think we’ll have a problem much longer.”

A shiver of dread trickles down my spine.

CHAPTER 36

Know the Enemy

Harper

“You stay with us as much as possible.” Luke drives Caden’s car. Caden is in the passenger seat, and Eli and I are in the backseat. Jack and Nico are coming separately.

“Of course.” I pluck at Luke’s away jersey that I swim in. It’s another way to claim me. But I’m okay with it.

“Don’t go to the bathroom.”

I roll my eyes. That’s unreasonable. “I won’t go alone.”

“If we’re not there, go to Coach Turner, stay with him.” Luke keeps barking out orders, but I know it’s because he’s worried. And he cares.

I’m worried too, but I can’t let it show. At least not in front of Luke. I put my hand on his shoulder.

“I promise to be careful. No one will have the opportunity to get me alone again.” I drag in a breath. Because I seriously don’t want Zach to get me alone. I have no idea what his plans are, but they can’t be good.

Mom had to fill in tonight for the person who took her shift when she was gone. Or she would have sat in the front bleacher, ready to intervene in a second. I’d feel better with her here.

“Don’t underestimate Sidney.” Luke stops at a light, and his eyes meet mine in the rearview mirror. “She’s got something planned.”

“She hasn’t confided in Ashley.” Eli takes my hand and holds it on his thigh. “But Sidney’s rule is almost over.”

I’d feel bad about it, but it’s time. She’s not even loyal to her friends. Choosing Zach over the Cheermonsters was the wrong move.

We pull into the parking lot. We’re early, but the carnival is still going on, so there are a lot of cars already here. The school has the spots next to the locker room marked as reserved for the football players.

Once we’re parked, we get out of the car. The air is a little chilly tonight, but it should be a good night for the game. I wish the game was the only thing I needed to focus on.

Luke steps around to the trunk and gets out my duffle with my shoes and makeup. My dress hangs in a linen bag on a hook in the backseat. I grab it, and Luke hands me the rest.

Luke captures the back of my neck. “Anything goes wrong, you wait for us to find you.”

I search his pale blue eyes and swallow. “Okay.”

His thumb rubs my jaw before he draws me in against him. His solid chest and beating heart press against the side of my face.