Page 137 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

This is probably the hardest part of being in this relationship. When we come out of the locker room, Harper is asleep against Nico. Caden reaches her first and lifts her into his arms.

If we could have, I would have brought her into the locker room while we showered and changed, but we weren’t the only ones in there. I want to be the one that holds her, but that’s part of our relationship.

I’m not about to fight Caden over who should carry her. Instead, I go with Eli to Nico and help him stand while Jack gives him his crutches.

The other girls rise and look at us.

I glance over them. “Everyone okay?”

Penny nods. “Thanks to Emma.”

Her gaze goes to Emma, who smiles and straightens.

“That asshole was lucky I went for his throat and not his dick.” Emma crosses her arms and her smile is satisfied. “Not that I’d be able to find it.”

She lifts her pinky and frowns at it. Kenz laughs.

“Sorry,” Kenz says and takes a breath. “Yeah, we’re all good. We were going to come for help when you guys showed up.”

I nod. “Harper’s lucky to have you guys as friends.”

I turn my gaze to Emma and Ashley. “Thank you. This could have gone worse if it hadn’t been for you two.”

“Yeah, well,” Ashley pushes her hair over her shoulder. “Sidney’s gone fucking crazy since you kicked her to the curb. And while I was okay with intimidation tactics, full-on assault is not my jam.”

“She won’t be a problem for long.” I glance over everyone as they all wait for someone to take the lead. It’s time to step back into that role. We still have a long night ahead of us.

“Jack, go with Emma and Ashley. Caden can drive his car, and I’ll drive yours.” I glance at Kenz and Penny. “You two can ride in the back with me and Eli. Nico can ride in the back of Caden’s car.”

At least I can take control of this. And later tonight I can make sure I hold Harper until that panic inside me subsides. All I know is I can’t lose her. She’s the softness in my life I didn’t know I needed.

Everyone is quiet as we make our way out to the parking lot. The whole place is abandoned. The fairground is dark and quiet. The stadium sits in shadow. Even the school behind us is lifeless.

A few other cars remain. Coach is still in the locker room with some others.

But without power, there’s not a lot to do.

“The party’s been moved to Jason’s.” Jack calls out across the parking lot from Ashley’s BMW convertible.

I nod and open the passenger door on Caden’s car, so he can lower Harper into the seat. She startles away and almost falls into the car. Caden holds her steady though.

“It’s okay, little nympho. I’ve got you.”

Her wide eyes lock on him and then recognition crosses her face. “Sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry, princess,” I say.

Caden puts her in the seat and touches her hair before moving around to his side.

I squat next to her as she puts her seatbelt on. “Are you okay?”

She nods and glances at where she is. “What’s happening?”

“We’re going to the police station to give statements.” I cup her jaw, and she leans into my touch. “Afterward, we have to go to the party.”

She frowns but nods in understanding. “Do you think we’re safe this weekend?”

I want to tell her yes. I want to wipe the worry from her eyes, but the reality is she isn’t.