“Please Catch, we need to leave,” I whisper shouted.

My gaze darted to the left. “Security’s coming.”

I slipped a hand across Catch’s nape. “Please, baby.”

He stepped back, chest heaving. “Ok.”

I turned to the security officer. “Stevie harassed my brother and me. My boyfriend defended us.”

The security guy shook his head. “I’m so sorry about this mess. He’s been warned by his manager. If he received another customer complaint, he’s fired.”

Wow, the idiot harassed other women and children. He was a real piece of work. I knew my boyfriend would come back for him.

“We’ll finish shopping,” Catch said taking my hand.

My man waltzed over to the computers. “Tell the salesperson which computers you want.”

“Computers?” My brows rose.

“Yes. You need a new laptop, too.” He didn’t wait for me to answer. Catch turned to my brother.

“Let me check out the game consoles.”

While they discussed video games, I told the sales lady what I wanted.

Twenty minutes later, we walked out with a new desktop and two laptops. One for my brothers to share. Catch also bought my brothers the top of the line gaming systems and all the accessories.

“Kam, I’ll give my phone number to you. Once you enroll in the fancy new school, I want to see your first set of grades.”

“Not a problem, Catch.” Kam smiled.

Catch had no idea how he made this kid’s year. He wouldn’t have to get into fights anymore just to show he wasn’t weak.

***P***

Kam turned the key in the lock, then pushed the front door open. “I’m home,” he announced.

Mom, Dad, and my two brothers ran to the door.

Dad pulled him into his arms. “We were so worried. Why would you leave like that?” Dad roared.

Catch closed the door behind him. I stepped into my mother’s arms, hugging her tightly.

“Corey said Bianca was in trouble,” Kam explained.

“She didn’t answer my calls, so I took the train to check on her. Corey apologized for playing the prank on me. He said he just wanted to hang out. Bianca eventually called my burnerphone. She and Catch picked me up. It was nice spending time with Bianca.”

“Mom and Dad, I think he just missed his friends and me.” I smiled.

“Kam, you’re on punishment,” Dad growled.

My brother’s head hung between his shoulder blades. “I understand.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Landry, this is clearly a tough transition for your family. You know, living in beautiful Naperville. Where it’s quiet,” Catch said.

“I have presents for the boys.” Catch raised the humongous bag.

“Guys, come here.” Catch waved them over.