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I nod. "How long do you think that will last?" I’ll actually have some pleasure in telling Austin myself.
He swallows, eyes flitting to the open door. "I can handle him."
I laugh as others join me. He’s elite. Boston Brooks boys don’t lose. I know that much about them.
"Man, you're in for a world of hurt," Mike tells him.
"Shut up!" Harry spits, wiping his hands on navy flares. He's paired them with a white polo.
I sigh. "Bad day to wear white."
He smirks. "Really, Mia, this isn't yo?"
"You don't really know me," I whisper, each word hitting home.
No one knows me.
No one knows my secret.
"I know you've fucked Austin."
I almost laugh but I take a deep breath. As quickly as the thought pops into my head, I punch him. Avery had been right, you justknow. Harry is holding his nose as red seeps through the gaps in his fingers.
I grin.
That feels better than I thought it would. I can tell myself that I want to punch Austin just as much, but the urge to kiss him grows a little stronger every time we meet. Every time he pushes his way into my day. "If you ever put me on that podcast again, there's more where that came from."
One person whistles their appreciation as our professor enters.
"Problem, Harry?" The professor acts like Harry’s nose isn’t bleeding.
Is this the treatment you get when you’re in the circle of the Boston Brooks crew? No wonder Austin’s level of cocky is off the scale. And I’m starting to like that it’s aimed at me.
I could get used to getting away with things, but I won’t.
Harry shakes his head at the professor, wiping his nose with the back of his hand. He keeps his head down as he sits. I smile to myself, which quickly slides from my face as I see Austin in the doorway. I barely have time to inhale before he storms into the room.
CHAPTER NINE ¦HEAT
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Austin
I'd text her first thing this morning and she's yet to respond. How long should you give a woman who sleeps with their cell to respond? I know that she’s seen it, and she’s ignored it. It's enough to boil my blood and get my ass moving. I shouldn’t be this surprised, it’s Mia. My girl is stubborn. If she opens her mouth to deny it, I’ll just have to swallow her objections. I thought the ice had been melting a little. She might not like that I'm coming to find her in front of the whole campus either. It will mean more gossip. I won’t have her out in the open with all the hyenas ready to kill the Alpha's mate.
Yep.
I'm going there. The whole campus knows it, and that puts her in danger. I think back to our chat when I’d been leaving Maine. I’d been my usual charming self and I know that it pisses her off, but what’s new? She doesn't know about Dad or the rest of my family, and I’m keeping it that way. I have a past that I want to keep hidden, and she’s the kind of girl who doesn’t involve herself in drama, I’d go to ridiculous lengths to convince her that I'm not as crazy as my family, and the death of mybrother hasn't completely fucked me up. But how do I explain the reason behind him dying? As much as I love her ass and I’d like my hands on it, I don’t want to see it walk away.
All I seem to be getting is cold air from her, and that shit is going to change. I check my cell again, just to make sure I'm not running before I can walk. Nothing from her. Even Avery has checked in with me. At least one of the girl gang trusts me. She's told me of my girl's plan to go to lectures. Kit found the Harry we need to have words with and that is something I need to resolve today. I hadn't asked how he’d managed to get the picture from enrolment. All I know is that he has a certain way with computers.
Once I find Mia, I’ll find him. There's no hiding from elite, usually people tell me what I want to know, and then me and my girl can hit Momma’s.
I'd told Sawyer to tell Coach that I will be missing drills. There’s a first time for everything.
I stomp through the food hall, and even with the smells assaulting me, I'm only hungry to find her. I'm aware of the large bubbles of people that instantly drop into silence as I walk past them. I strut past several lecture rooms, not seeing her. I'll be having a copy of her timetable when I catch up to her. This shit takes too long, and when I need to see her, Ineedto see her.
Once you’re in my life, you’re stuck with me. End. Of.
