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Even from here, I’m certain I can hear her heart beat and I’m convinced it’s beating just for me. I know what she did. I know all her secrets, but now, they’re mine to keep. Fuck the oaths and fuck the promises. My only mission from here on out is to protect the girl who will one day be mine.
Maddox is so damn confusing and his behavior lately is giving me whiplash. He pushes me away, then pulls me back in. It’s frustrating as hell. I liked him. I really liked him. But he made this choice for us, not me.
It’s basically what you’re doing to Ridge you know that right? You can’t fucjing criticise someone’s actions when you’re doing the exact same thing.
Fml.
Riley: Why would I be pissed at you? It’s not like you told me you liked me, only to turn around and tell me nothing could come of it. But I did do those things. And now I feel like a fucking asshole for it. Me: You should be pissed. I’m pretty mad at myself right now. Riley: Then don’t let Ridge control your life. Me: Says the girl who fucked him… I backspace and delete the message, knowing it’ll just make things worse. But dammit! Why would she do that? I know I should be happy for my boy, but I’m not. It fucking kills me knowing that he got the girl I want. Me: It’s not about control.
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I’ve been so hurt over Maddox telling me we could only be friends, yet here I am pulling the same shit with Ridge. I shut him out, pretending he’s not there, then I have sex with him, only to shoot him down again. Now I’m back, ready to do it all over again.
“You never need to be afraid, Angel. I’m always keeping you safe.” I start walking down the sidewalk, knowing he’ll follow. “You say that, and sometimes I think it’s true, but do you realize how much bad shit has happened to me when you’re not watching?”
Bro. You complain about him watching. And now you’re complaining about him not watching enough? Can u please make up your mind? I have never wanted to whack someone in the head with a brick more in my life.
“How about the fact that you’re emotionally fucked-up roommate just tried to keep me prisoner in your room. Or what about—” “Lev did that?” I nod, feet still moving. “Sure did.” Ridge puts a hand on my shoulder, stopping me. “Stay right here.” Then he walks steadfastly back toward the hall. “Ridge, no.” I jog after him. When I catch up, I grab the back of his shirt. “Please, just let it go.”
Bitch. Don’t act like you didn’t tell him just to get this exact reaction. Absolute manipulator. Or, she’s just plain fucking stupid.
A second of silence passes, then another, and another, and I’m desperate to hear his thoughts. “Say something. Please.” His mouth opens and closes, only to open again, but there’s no sound. No words. No screams. No whispers of the pain he’s feeling inside. It’s just…silent. With a trembling chin, he drops his hold on me and pushes open the door. I grab his arm as he steps off to the side, making room for me to exit. “Please…”
Fuck! Someone knows.
Are you really fucking surprised? I’m so fucking sick of these twenty something year olds thinking they can get away with stupid shit when they’re literally at the college or whatever for TRAINING!?!? Like… y’all really think you can outsmart a bunch of people who have been doing this shit for literal years!?
Goddamn. How fucking naive are you?
“Damn straight, we will, and no one, I mean no one, is going to get in our way. No one comes between us. We’re brothers—me, you, and Lev.”
Ah yes. Such great brotherhood y’all have. You’re literally keeping one of them in the dark for ‘their own good’ and the amount of secrets y’all have piled up rivals that of a crooked church.
“Can we talk?” I look at Scar, seeking approval, since this was supposed to be a bestie night for just us. She sighs heavily, then nods. “Go ahead.”
Literally just laments how y’all need to spend more time together cause y’all are besties. Oop- never mind! Dick has knocked and that’s so much more important
I have no idea where this is coming from, but I hope it’s not a fluke. Maddox said we could only be friends, so what the hell is going on?
ARE YOU ACTUALLY STUPID!?!? DO YOU NOT REMEMBER YOUR REQUEST TO RIDGE!?!? DO U REALLY NOT HAVE ENOUGH BRAIN CELLS TO PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER!?!? OMFG! SOMEONE SHOOT ME IN THE HEAD
“There’s more, Riley. If we’re gonna give this thing between us a shot, I don’t want any secrets, aside from the ones we’re forced to keep. I probably shouldn’t tell you this—” “Tell me.” I turn to face him, straightening my back with my hands folded in my lap. He draws in a deep breath, while some of the color drains from his face. “I haven’t been completely honest with you.”
Whoa. What a fucking shocker! Secrets!? What?!
I would like to bash their heads together so maybe their collective brain cells can form something semi smart?
There are whispers and weird looks from some, but also smiles from the people who seem to be genuinely happy for us. I mean, who wouldn’t be?
Why Tf does anyone give a flying fuck? I sure fucking don’t. And you’re literally not friends with anyone else except for Scar so… let’s be real. Who Tf is smiling at u guys being a couple? Be for fucking real.
Being with Maddox is everything I’ve ever wanted. But the minute I see Ridge, or he enters my thoughts, a little piece of my heart chips away. How long before it’s completely broken?
From someone who’s bestie is literally dating 3 guys, you’d think that this dumbass could make the connection that maybe she could also have more than 1 boyfriend. Also with the amount of times she says she’s jealous or envies Scar and her relationships, you’d really think that she’d take the opportunity WHEN IT’S LITERALLY SHOVING ITSELF IN HER FACE!?
He definitely called me ‘baby girl.’ I heard him correctly. He’s drugged girls in the past. Why didn't I see this? How could I have been so wrong?
Whoa. What a shocker.
He’s literally the only other dude that has a vendetta against y’all and NONE of you connected it? I’m sorry, but how dumb are you guys? Were you all fucking dropped on the head as a baby? Is that why y’all collectively have to share one braincell and that one singular braincell is actually on vacation right now?
“Who’s going to protect me when you’re banished? Huh? Who is going to keep me safe and happy once The Elders destroy your life for bringing harm to another member?” “Maddox. He’ll make you happy. He’ll keep you safe.” “That’s why you told him to go be with me, isn’t it? Because you’re planning to get kicked out of The Society? You know what’s coming?” His voice rises to a near shout and my limbs quiver. “Give me the damn number.” “We’ll never be together if you do that. You know the rules—no outside relationships. Is that a risk you’re willing to take?”

