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“Shots were fired from two feuding empires. They’re not on the same level as your Kings or even Barbieri or Moonshine, but things got out of hand, and they lost their cools. Others are saying a bunny was running around, and one of them is deathly allergic or some shit, so they shot at it, but who fucking knows?” Kian lowers his arms, only to shrug. “One of the stray bullets hit Scarlett in the eye.”
Shut the fuck up…
“You’re telling me two guys got into a feud, saw a live bunny hopping around, decided to shoot at it indoors because one’s deadly allergic, and Scarlett got shot?” It sounds like absolute bullshit.
“Hard to believe, but people would rather kill what can easily destroy them than take a chance,” Kian confesses. “Ares is extremely allergic to bunnies, so if Zander or Domino ended up shooting at one, would you question their motive?”
“Well, I’d try to shoo it away,” I admit, but I’m still trying to wrap my mind around all of this.
A bunny? Out of all the fucking places.
It only makes me think of Bunny Stalker.
“I would, too. Zander, as well. He doesn’t like hurting animals, but yeah. Utterly fucked up night that left Scarlett now blind in one eye and Moonshine dead.”
“Huh?” I stare at him in disbelief. “Moonshine? Meaning the douche who was basically belittling me last night while wishing he could fuck me with his eyes, Moonshine?”
“Yeah, he’s kind of a rich slob who would fuck anything that moves as long as they’re someone else’s responsibility,” Kian summarizes. “And, yes. Him.”
He crosses his arms over his chest.
“He’s dead.”
“How?”
“It’s obviously murder. Found his burned ashes at the edge of Leighton, though they’re saying in the news the body was discovered in an abandoned warehouse outside of Leighton,” he reveals. “Can’t be tarnishing the Leighton name like that. Would make the rich tremble at the idea of rich folk being targeted and burned to ash.”
“Of course.” I roll my eyes. “I’m sure Mr. Leighton is involved in covering that up.”
“Anything to keep business rolling.”
“Weird…” I whisper and can only think of Bunny Stalker.
First, Scarlett gets shot in the eye, and now, Moonshine is dead? They both confronted me last night, and I was upset about it… He wouldn’t… maybe?
That’s the thing. I can’t confidently convince myself that he’s not involved in this, but if so, this man not only stalks my every move, but he’s willing to get rid of anyone I deem as an inconvenience.
Heck, he’d destroy anyone I mark as an enemy.
That’s a dangerous feeling to acknowledge.To accept that a masked man will go the distance for your satisfaction and comfort.That’s what my Ruthless Kings have somewhat shown.
Though, it’s not consistent. Not like Bunny Stalker…
“You okay?”
I force myself out of my thoughts, giving Kian my attention once more.
“Honestly, just a tad tired. I know I slept through the night, but it kind of feels as though I didn’t sleep at all,” I play along with a slight smile.
“Ugh, I get that. Also, the pain meds we gave you earlier will make you a tad exhausted. It’s best you sleep for today and try to take a few days off from school. I know that may not be something you’d like, but I’m pretty sure Domino contacted the headmaster and informed them that you were injured at the party.”
“Why would he do that?” I wonder. “He hates me.”
“Hates you? Maybe.” Kian’s smile can’t possibly get any wider. “However, as Ruthless Kings, it’s very important to project a good image of themselves and how they care for their Maiden. Both on school property and outside of those royal walls.”
“Why?”I just don’t get it.“They haven’t really shown much of that. I mean, Zander, out of all of them, is the only one who has shown he cares about me. Ares is kind of hot and cold if I think about it. Like… Zander holds my hand consistently. Walks me to and from classes whenever possible. He feeds me and always carries a snack around. Heck, he has an emergency EpiPen with him at all times. Aside from Warren, who is paid to be my bodyguard, no one has ever offered to do that. If Scarlett is getting all antsy over me getting closer to Zander, it’s clear everyone else is getting the vibe that we’re not just faking it.”
“Meaning you admit that you’re really starting to like Zander, hmm?”
