Chapter 34

“It’s a deal, but if I win, you lay off Becky Platter for the rest of the year. She’s mine.” Creed shrugs, and then holds out a hand. Both boys shake, and then I hear Zayd mumble idiot under his breath.

“Could someone please tell me what’s going on?” I ask as Zayd throws an arm over my shoulder and turns me around to head inside. Even though I’m not particularly thrilled about him touching me, he seems to do it to everyone, so I let it go. “Are we even allowed in here?”

“Allowed, that’s an interesting word.” Zayd pulls me into the cool darkness of the lodge, and I can see that someone’s already started a fire. To be fair, it’s pretty chilly out here, and it’ll take the heater a while to get to all the rooms. This place is massive. “I wouldn’t worry so much about that, Charity.”

“My name is fucking Marnye,” I grind out, but I know it’s useless. Doesn’t mean I have to accept them calling me that, though it’s preferable to Working Girl. “Who are all these people?”