The brothers are in my room now; it's currently 9:00 p.m. They just got back from wherever they went, and even though I've been expecting them, I'm not exactly thrilled to see them—not after what Ruby told me.
Why are they trying to take away my only friend? She's all I have left. I'm on the verge of breaking down, but I know better than to cry in front of them. It'll only make things worse.
"I told you we should get her a private bodyguard, but you disagreed. You said she needed privacy since she's a girl," Gavin's voice rang out.
"We were at fault; we can see that now," Parker sighed.
"This wouldn't have happened if she had one. I told you," Gavin repeated.
"But can she go around with a male guard?" Cooper asked.
"A female could be better," Bryce groaned.
"Yes, a female. But do you have anyone in mind? Anyone from your team?" Cooper asked again.
"I only have male guards, not a single female."
