Page 14 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

He holds his hand out, and I grasp it, letting him pull me out of the car. He crowds me back against it and leans down to brush his lips gently over mine. A whimper escapes me at the far too brief kiss. I chase his lips as they move away from mine.

His chuckle is dark. “People are watching, sweetheart. While I don’t mind putting on a show, maybe we keep it PG for now.”

I draw in a shaky breath and focus on the other students walking into the school. Most aren’t paying attention to us. After all, this has been going on for over a month, it can’t continue to hold people’s attention.

Thank god.

But then I see Hannah and Emma walking up the sidewalk. I tense, ready for the insults. It must be pajama day. They both wear pajamas in blue and silver and slippers on their feet. Hannah has her hair twisted into a bun and Emma has two braids.

Caden leans his arms on the top of his car as they glance over at us. Hannah rolls her eyes, but Emma puts her hand on Hannah’s arm before coming over to Jack and me.

Jack still has me pressed against the side of the car and our bodies are touching from chest to knee. He doesn’t pull away or even attempt to put space between us.

Emma smiles. If she hasn’t been sleeping, no one would know it, but her makeup seems a little heavier than normal.

“I just wanted to say thank you again, Jack. For checking up on me.” Emma drops her gaze to the ground before turning to me and giving me a soft smile. “Thank you, Harper, for letting him come over.”

My breath catches, but I nod.

“Come on, Emma.” Hannah gestures with her head toward the school.

Emma’s cheeks grow pink, and she drops her gaze before returning to Hannah. What the fuck just happened? Neither of them called me names or pet or anything like I’m beneath them? Jack taps my chin, and I close my mouth to look at him.

“Did that just happen?” I ask.

Chuckling, Jack steps back and puts his arm around my shoulder. “Emma’s not that bad. She usually just follows Sidney’s lead.”

I reach into the car and snag my backpack. Jack leads me toward the school sign where Luke and Eli are talking. Caden comes up on my other side and takes my hand. This right here is worth all of the attention. Having them with me. Supporting me.

Mrs. Lee is supposed to text me when Nico comes out of surgery. That’s what I’m choosing to worry about this morning. Everything else can wait until Nico is in the clear.

Eli reaches out to me, and I leave the shelter of Jack and Caden to take Eli’s hand. He draws me against him. His warm scent surrounds me as I let him take my weight.

“Things don’t really ramp up for Homecoming until Wednesday.” Eli’s front is to my back, but he’s leaning against the sign so his feet are on either side of me, and he rests his chin on my shoulder.

Luke nods, but his gaze is sharp, watching everyone who enters the school like they’re a suspect. Part of me wants to go to him because some of that tension will lessen if I do, but I also don’t want to leave the shelter of Eli’s arms quite yet.

“Nico wants to come back to school as soon as possible.” Jack sighs and rubs the back of his neck. “If he does, we’re going to have to look out for him. One wrong move and he could have irreparable damage to his knee.”

Caden leans beside me and Eli on the sign, but his attention is as focused as Luke’s. I miss having all their attention on me, but I’m grateful they’re watchful for the threats.

Speaking of. Sidney gets out of Zach’s car. They’re both dressed in pajamas, and he puts his arm around her shoulder, drawing her tight into his side.

“Did your little pet not get the memo?” Sidney stops beside us and looks me up and down, shaking her head. “That’s not showing school spirit. You’re on the court. Act like it.”

Jack doesn’t say anything as his gaze locks on Zach.

“We can’t wear to school what we wear to sleep.” Eli holds me tight against him.

Zach gives Jack a wink before turning his gaze on me and taking in my outfit. Caden steps forward like he’s going to block Zach’s view.

Zach smirks. “I like what she’s wearing. It’s very tight. Is she still tight after taking all of you? Or have you already worn out that pussy?”

My cheeks flush as his cocky gaze goes to Caden, Eli, Luke, and stops on Jack. No one says a word. We can’t give him any ammo.

Sidney clears her throat and puts her hand on Zach’s chest to push him toward the school. “I’m sure we don’t want to know.”

Her gaze slides to Luke. There’s hope in that look, like he might still want her, but he doesn’t even acknowledge her.