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“Royal and Baron?” Steele said in a quiet rumble. “You’re Ink’s boys.”
“That’s us,” Baron replied, not losing the grin. “And you’re Damon Steele.”
“Damon Steele?” Mr. Cleary whispered. “You’re Damon Steele?”
“I can see my reputation precedes me,” Steele said.
“That’s because you’re the shit, man,” Baron said.
“Baron!” Mr. Cleary said. “You will not use that language.”
“Oh, shove it, Donny,” Baron replied. “No one is interested in your opinion.”
“Would you like me to get your parents down here?” the principal asked.
“You can do that if you wish,” Royal told him, brushing off some imaginary lint. “Ink might be interested in hearing what’s going on here.”
“I will call your stepmother. Don’t think I won’t.”
Both boys stiffened.
Royal leaned forward and she tensed. Wow. For someone who was still in school, he had a commanding presence. Brooks pressed up close to her.
“Don’t worry, Effie,” Brooks whispered to her. “Baron and Royal are good guys. They always stick up for the underdog.”
“They’re friends of yours?” she asked.
“Nah, they’re older than me. But I’ve seen them in action.”
“Did you just say that you’d call our Ma?” Royal said.
The principal swallowed heavily, but then a gloating look filled his face. “Yes, I will unless the two of you leave.”
“We’re not leaving,” Baron said. “Not until you get your head out of your ass and discipline those other assholes and apologize to Brooks for being a sad excuse of a principal.”
“Then I can see I’m calling your mother.”
“Even think about it and we will end your career. Got me, Donny?” Baron warned.
“We are not worried about you calling Ma,” Royal said. “She will always have our backs. What we don’t want is for her to be anywhere near you. She doesn’t need to be exposed to your bullshit.”
They were protecting their mother? That was crazy. And amazing.
“And you shouldn’t have called Brooks’ Mom down here, either. She doesn’t need this stress. You dating her, Mr. Steele?” Baron asked.
“He’s my boss,” she said hoarsely.
Royal eyed her with interest. Then his gaze went to Brooks and his face hardened. “Why is Brooks in here while those other three idiots are free to go around terrorizing the school?”
“This is none of your business,” the principal said.
“He’s expelling me,” Brooks said. “They told him I threw the first punch and that they weren’t picking on Stella.”
“Interesting. Isn’t that interesting, brother?” Royal asked.
“It sure is,” Baron asked. “Considering that Stella is the one that came and got us. Told us the full story of what happened. Brooks here is a hero, and those three assholes are bullies.”
“Baron, there’s a lady here,” Royal said. “Language.”
