We All Fall Down (Harling Hill duet Book 1) by Tara Lee

Author:Tara Lee [Lee, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-03-05T16:00:00+00:00

My eyes flutter open, slowly skimming over each of them as they watch me. Cassius winks when my gaze lands on him, easing the nausea creeping through me.

Dipping my head down, I try to settle my racing heart.

This is much too awkward for my liking. Whatever the reason for me being here, it wasn't good. It was a trap. Surely. Did they take me just to save me? Make it seem like it was someone else. No, surely they wouldn’t stoop so low, would they?

I can’t trust them. No, I need to go. Sitting up, I sway slightly until a hand on my shoulder stops me.

“Princess.” Kingston’s voice makes me shiver. Staring into his eyes, the iciness of his tone is enough to stop me.

I feel fingers lifting my chin. Sebastian smirks down at me when my gaze meets his.

Leaning toward me he whispers, “Better listen, mamas.” His tone is serious.

My cheeks flush from his touch, and I know he doesn’t miss it by the way his lips lift before he steps away leaving me alone once again.

“We want to know what happened,” Kingston says.

“W-what,” I say. Is this a joke? Do they think I trust them? Maybe this really was them, and they're playing me.

Kingston holds his hand up quieting me.

“We don't expect to figure this out tonight, Nova, but for some reason someone other than us is interested in you. Want to tell us why?”

I shake my head.

No, I'm not sharing anything with them.

Kingston sighs.

“We’ll do something for you, but we also need you to prove you’re with us, Nova.”

With them? What?

I didn't agree to do anything with them, but it looks like I don't have a choice.

“Do I have a choice?” I say out loud.

Kingston shrugs. “Not really.” He smirks.

“Fine.” I huff, rolling my eyes. I hate this, but I know they have me right where they want me.

“Good girl, pup,” Cassius states.

“How did you find me?” I ask, still not sold on the idea they hadn’t done this.

They all share a look.

“Spit it out,” I snap, getting frustrated with them all.

“Let’s just say I’ve taken the role of your shadow very seriously.” Jordan smiles.

So, he’s been following me, of course.

“I tracked your phone, baby girl, when I realized you were gone,” then he adds, “I made the call, and they came. I knew going in alone wasn't smart. I didn't know who had you.”

“You’ll spend tonight here.” Kingston smirks. The bastard.

What?

“I- I can't, my father.”

“It's dealt with, Nova. Whatever happened to you tonight is a combination of other things, and you're going to tell us what's got you so scared.

“You can't make me,” I whisper.

“Oh, princess.” Kingston chuckles.

“I think you'll find I can be very persuasive.”

“So that's it, just spend tonight here, and then what? You’ll trust me?”

“No, princess, it’s just a start,” Kingston murmurs.

Looking over their shoulders at the dark, dingy house, they’d either forgotten to pay the electric bill or they found this terrifying. Either way, I know I don't really have a choice. Maybe once I do this, they'll lay off following me around.

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