“But we all know the rules for Lily. You don’t have to worry. You should let her celebrate her birthday with her friends. Eve will be there looking out for her, anyway. The whole school is coming,” Marcus lied. Only a select few from the school were coming, those that Beckett could tolerate, which wasn’t many. Coach considered his words, rubbing at his neck. He turned to pin me with a look. “Will you be going, Cayden?” “Of course. I can watch out for her, if you want. I won’t be drinking, sir, and I’ll bring her home by midnight, if that’s good with you.”

