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“Zach just wants a doll to fuck, and fortunately the horsemen have already created the perfect little cunt for him.” Sidney takes a deep breath. “We need to get out to the field.”

“I’ll be out in a minute. I need to tape my ankle.”

I’m left speechless. My mind spinning with the possibilities.

After a few minutes, someone moves at the end of our aisle. Ashley stands there in her cheerleading uniform, her hair in a high ponytail and her arms crossed.

CHAPTER 37

The Homecoming Game

Harper

Ashley focuses on me. She cocks her head and narrows her eyes. Kenz, Penny, and I wait. Is she aware we were eavesdropping? Are we caught? I don’t get butterflies rioting in my stomach about it. If they didn’t want to be heard, they shouldn’t have been talking in the locker room without checking for other people.

“She’s delusional.” Ashley’s dark eyes flash.

She’s not here for a fight. At least not with me this time. Sidney. She’s becoming more of a problem, and if we don’t take her down soon, she’ll destroy everything around her. Especially me.

“You’re not wrong.” I stand and face her. If I’ve learned one thing from the guys, it’s to stand up for myself and not let anyone run over me, including them.

Ashley looks toward the door before walking into our aisle. “You shouldn’t be here. You’re just an easy target for Zach and his guys.”

“The locker room?” My gaze goes to Kenz and Penny, who shrug like they aren’t sure what she means either.

“No, this game. The dance. The whole thing.” Ashley drops her arms. “Zach and his friends are not good guys. There’s a reason we clung to the horsemen. Yeah, they’re assholes, but at the end of the day, they’re still good guys.”

“There’s nothing I can do about it.” I inhale. “I’ve got a target on me, whether it’s tonight or tomorrow or next week. And Zach is determined to keep it on me until we find a way to take him down.”

Ashley breathes out. “Don’t fuck this up for them.”

What does she mean... “Them?”

“The horsemen are on a path. Right now, they could become great men, but one false step and they’ll get trapped in this city.” Ashley glances over her shoulder before returning her gaze to mine. “You may not believe me, but we’re friends with those guys and were privy to more than most. Their plan to get out of here isn’t widely known, but I know it. We all have the same goal, but this town has a way of sucking you back in.”

She’s not my friend, but right now, she’s maybe acting like it.

“Why are you telling me this?”

She rolls her eyes. “Because you’re important to them. Fuck if I know why.”

I press my lips together. Still not my friend. Got it.

“I’m on your side. At least on Eli’s side. Okay?” Ashley turns to look when some lockers shut. She moves closer and whispers, “Shit goes down and I can help in any way, I will. Just try to be aware and not be the stupid chick who traps herself.”

She narrows her eyes on mine and searches them. I refuse to flinch. I’ve gotten trapped before and got lucky. Don’t do stupid shit.

“Got it?”

I nod. If she came at me all friendly like, I would have doubted every word out of her mouth. But that’s not what’s happening here. She’s not offering to be my friend. She just knows this situation might escalate beyond us.

“Honestly, I hope Sidney loses tonight.” Ashley smirks. “She tried to rig the votes, but the teachers wouldn’t let her near the ballot boxes. If I didn’t think she’d shred you to pieces, I’d say I hope you win.”

“Thank you.” The words are quiet and only for her. I’m grateful to have her support in whatever way.

She glances at Kenz and Penny. Her eyes stop on Penny. “Your friend is in William Foster’s pocket. You know that, right?”

Penny gasps and steps back.