AXEL

Whatever the new guy had on the girls in Empire High, he had them in a complete chokehold. I watched as some girls giggled as he walked past, head up, shoulder high. He sure knew how to carry himself and make them gush over him.

Whatever he was doing to them, I just hoped he would be smart enough to avoid Ashley.

I watched as he sauntered through the crowd, a smirk playing on his lips. I felt a surge of irritation, a low growl rumbling in my chest. It wasn't just the attention he was ...