Page 55 of Mayhem

I guess I have a new type: dangerous men with too much power. I watched him command those men. They all seemed so scared of him but respected him even more. It was such a different dynamic from the King's MC. Zane controls with an iron fist- so does Midas- but Dante looks like a natural leader.

Then again, I could be completely wrong about him. I only saw him for a few minutes. I don’t know what he is involved in, and I don’t think I could deal with anything worse than an MC. That’s more than enough to deal with as is.

I walk into the house and yell hi to Mom before walking to my room. I plop down on my bed and turn some music on. I finally take the envelope out of my bag and open it. I dump the contents on my bed and instantly wish I didn’t.

Pictures of me scattered across my bed. Me at school, at the café, walking around town, with Evie. There is even one of me walking out of the King’s clubhouse, surrounded by the guys. Their faces scratched out. The last thing I turn over is a note.

Tick tock

I’m coming for you

Serena

I didn’t sleep at all last night.

I kept looking at the pictures, trying to remember who was around when they were taken. Most of them could have been taken from anyone, but the one from the clubhouse, there was no one there. It was dark, but I don't remember seeing any cars or people around when we left.

When my alarm finally goes off in the morning, I groan and get up. I didn’t want to go to school today, but I promised Evie I would pick her up.

My curtain is still closed, but I swear I can see through it into Midas’s room.

I went back and forth all night wondering if one of them put those pictures in my locker, but it just doesn’t seem like them. I can’t imagine any of them trying to scare me like that.

I quickly shower and get dressed in jeans and an oversized sweatshirt. I put my hair in a messy bun and don’t bother with makeup today. I still feel so violated and disturbed. I don’t want to leave the house, but life goes on.

Mom has already left for work, so I quickly grab a cup of coffee, not feeling safe stopping at the café this morning. I walk out to my car, my hands shaking while holding my keys. I don’t see anyone around, but I feel eyes on me. I look at Midas’s house and don’t see anyone. Same with Odin and Zeus’s houses.

I stop in front of Evie’s house. I send a text to let her know I am outside. I lean my head back against the headrest and take a deep breath. I feel way too wound up right now. When the door opens, I scream. Evie stares at me. Confusion and concern in her eyes, but I wave it off as nothing. Being next to Evie is making me feel so much better already. She makes me smile and feel lighter. She brings up Dante, and I instantly start to blush.

“I think you should go to The Den and ask him out. He wastotallysmitten with you. Plus, he is way too hot.” She fans herself.

“I don’t know. What about the Kings?” The words leave my mouth before I even register what I am saying.

What about the Kings? As much as Odin says they want me and how they are around me, nothing is official. It’s not like they own me. I can make my own decisions. I don’t need their permission for anything. Dante was sweet and so hot. Maybe Evie is right. I should ask him out.

Evie looks over at me and gives me awhat about themlook, and I agree. I said I was finished letting guys rule my life. It's time to put my big girl panties on and make some decisions for myself. I think I will go after school today and try to find him. Hopefully, he is there.

My phone starts ringing through the car speaker. It’s a number I don’t know, and I am instantly on red alert. I don’t want to answer. What if it’s the crazy stalker of mine? Before I can hit decline, Evie leans forward and accepts the call.

“Serena, darling?” A sultry voice I recognize fills the car. Evie’s eyes go wide. “It’s Dante.”

“Oh, hi. How did you get my number?”

“I have my ways.” His voice is so casual. “I was hoping we could get dinner on Friday.”

Evie enthusiastically nods her head. I stutter, trying to find the words. Yes, I want to go, but I can’t get the words out.

“Dante, it’s Evie. Serena wouldloveto go out Friday night.” Evie screams out.

He chuckles down the line. The sound sends shivers through me, and my lonely libido picks up. “I’ll pick you up at eight.” He hangs up the phone before I can say anything.

I pull into the school parking lot with Evie screaming how excited she is for me. As we walk into the school, she rambles about what I should wear and how to do my hair. She is talking a mile a minute, and I can barely keep up.

I put my bag in my locker and grabbed the books I needed for first period. “Relax Evie, it’s just a first date. It’s not like I am going to marry the guy.” I say while slamming my locker shut. I jump when Odin’s face comes into view. How did I not notice him standing there?

“What date?” His voice is low, deadly.

“Serena has a date this weekend.” Evie pipes up, looking smug. I smile at her and laugh under my breath.

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