Chapter 81

“Wait, what? If Ben’s the one who hurt Jake, why is Ben causing an issue?” I ask him pointedly, confusion further muddling my already muddled brain.

“Ben’s been in love with Marissa since forever. Even after Jake broke up with her, she just kept trailing after Jake and pushing Ben aside. Ben’s never gotten over the fact she still picked Jake over him.” He checks his phone as it lights up and texts someone back absentmindedly. He’s annoyingly confident like his brother.

“So, this has happened before? Whenever they meet?” The thought makes me feel sick to my stomach.

“Well, yeah, in a way. Never as physical as tonight, though; Jake’s normally a lot more in control. He normally blows him off with sarcasm and a lot of posturing. Tonight is the first time he’s hit Ben in years.” He looks up from his phone at me, a small smile of assurance on his face.

Now that I can see him up close, I realize Arrick does have more of Jake in his face. He doesn’t have that devasta