Page 48 of Boys Who Taint

“Anything more important than the death of a student?” he says.

“None of your business.”

“Right …” Agent Foley’s eyes narrow. “You know, with the death of your daughter, I’d assumed you’d want to take more care in preventing any further deaths.”

Felix’s fingers dig into the leather chair so deeply that it leaves indents. “Do not bring my daughter into this. Her death was a tragic accident.” He swallows as if to contain the rage from coming out like a breath of fire. “And I do not appreciate you questioning my resolve.”

Agent Foley stares him down. “I want to interview every student who saw his body. Next week.”

“Fine.”

“And my agents will keep an eye on this campus.”

“From the gates, and not a step closer,” Felix says, narrowing his eyes.

Agent Foley’s nostrils flare. “Fine.”

The tension between them is palpable.

“There’s a killer on this campus, and I will bring them to justice. Mark my words, Rivera.”

A killer on this campus?

All the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

What if it’s my Ghost?

“Two deaths do not equal a murderer.” Felix stands. “Have a nice fucking day, Foley.”

Agent Foley places a bunch of papers on Felix’s desk and waltzes off without saying another word, slamming the door shut behind him.

Damn.

Spine Ridge U will likely be under tougher surveillance from now on.

“Who is that guy?” I mutter to myself.

“Atreus Foley.” Felix checks the papers that Agent Foley left on his desk. “Head of the police force in Crescent Vale City, and Jason Foley’s son.”

I shrug. “I have no idea who that is.”

“An asshole.” He throws the papers down. “And apparently, he’s infected his son with his hatred for the Riveras.” He glares at me with those sunken-in eyes of his. “Stay away from him at all costs. I don’t want to lose you too.”

Wow.

And here I was, thinking Felix Rivera could never, ever get scared.

Guess I was wrong.

Later that day

Every timeI look out the window in the cafeteria, I swear there’s another mask.

But then it’s gone again the moment I blink.

I must be losing my mind.

I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but ever since Ghost entered my room at the Beta Pi Sorority, I haven’t felt safe.

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