Page 127 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

The first quarter sped by, and now we’re creeping up on the time I have to go change for the halftime. I don’t dare look up in the stands where Zach is probably waiting, watching.

Sidney’s words play like a fucking catchy tune over and over in my head. Broken. Humiliated. There have been a few times I considered sending the videos to the college she wants to go to, but I can’t take away someone’s future. Even if she’s coming for mine.

Maybe that makes me weak. Maybe that means she’ll win because she isn’t afraid to do her worst. But I know that even if she wins this war, she won’t ever win Luke.

Luke runs off the field with the offensive line. He pulls his helmet off and shakes his head, making his sweat-soaked hair whip around his face. I want to rush over to him and brush it back off his cheeks, but instead I turn my attention back to the game.

I have a job to do.

“It’s time, Davidson.” Assistant Coach Turner stops beside me and holds Nico’s crutches for him. “You run into any troubles, let me know.”

He studies me with concern in his eyes, and not for the first time, I can see why Jack liked him. He seems like a genuine guy.

I nod.

Nico takes the crutches, and I move next to him. I turn to meet each of my guy’s eyes. Luke gives me a nod. Eli narrows his eyes. Jack smiles. And Caden... Caden’s green eyes meet mine, and I know if anything happens, he’ll find me.

But nothing is going to happen because Nico is with me.

We make our way past the cheerleaders. Emma, Ashley, and Sidney fall in behind us.

“You afraid you can’t find your way to the locker room, pet?” Sidney taunts. “Or can you just not be far away from one of your dicks for that long?”

Nico shakes his head, but we both just walk, ignoring the jeer. If that’s the worse she has, I’ll take it.

We cross the parking lot, and I glance back at the stadium, lit up for the game. The roar of the crowd reaches all the way over here, but it’s not as loud. More like an afterthought.

I drag in a breath and open the door to the school, holding it for the girls to go in and then Nico. The doors close on us with a finality that shakes me to my core. Kenz smiles as she joins me and Nico.

“You ready to win Homecoming?” She links her arm with mine.

“Trying not to puke.” My stomach churns.

“That’s the spirit.”

CHAPTER 38

The Homecoming Game Pt 2

Harper

Nico grabs my arm before I step through the door. I fall back in front of him as he leans against the wall.

“If you scream, I’ll be there, sunshine.” His lips are pressed into a thin line.

I step into him and wrap my arms around his waist, drawing in his fresh rain scent. My ear presses against his heart. “I love you, Nico.”

His hand smooths down my spine and then up around my neck, pulling me back so he can kiss me. I settle into him and the taste of his lips. It’s familiar and safe.

“If it isn’t the extra one.” Zach’s voice makes me stiffen.

Nico lifts his head and we both turn to look at Zach outside the men’s locker room. He wears jeans and a t-shirt but has a garment bag hanging over his shoulder.

“Do you get to play with her like the others? Or are you more of an afterthought, Nico?” Zach smirks as his gaze roams over me like he has every right.

Nico’s muscles tense beneath my hands, but I don’t move. I don’t need him to get reinjured because of me.

“Fuck off, Zach,” I say.