Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1)

by Chloe Walsh

“Slut!” Bella called out, loudly enough to garner everyone’s attention. I groaned internally. “That’s right,” she hissed when my step faltered. “I’m talking about you, slut!” “Don’t,” I begged when I felt him stiffen beside me. “Johnny, please don’t do anythi—” Johnny didn’t give me a chance to finish before he swung around and stormed over to where Bella was standing. “You’re one to fucking talk!” Frozen to the spot, I watched their heated interaction, knowing this was my perfect opportunity to bolt, but unable to make my legs run. I was exhausted from running away, and somewhere deep inside the back of my mind, I wondered if this boy was the one to anchor me. It certainly seemed that way when I heard him roaring profanities right back at a screeching Bella. A large crowd was gathering around to watch, and it didn’t seem to faze Johnny one bit. “Leave her the fuck alone,” he was barking. “She’s not your business.” “You’re my business,” Bella screamed back at him. Johnny threw his hands in the air. “You’re delusional.” “I take it you were lying to me when you said nothing was going on?” she snarled. “Take it whatever way you want, Bella. I couldn’t give a flying fuck what you think,” he shot back loudly. “Just leave her out of your bullshit scheming.” He was defending me. Not my brother. Not Claire. Not Lizzie. Not a teacher. No, this boy who made my heart jackknife in my chest at regular intervals and my common sense flatline, was standing in the middle of the school hall...