Page 6 of Wreaking Havoc on my Heart

How did I not know that any of my staff could be fucking these students?I really should have read that book about my job description more intently. That actually explains why so many professors thought they could proposition Evie after that damn video got out.

The video Laney sent out.

It makes sense why she felt the need to do it, but that doesn’t make it any less devastating. I really hope Evie can forgive her. Speaking of that, I want to be there for her when she gets back to her room.

I get to my feet, choosing to ignore my uncle for now. Grabbing the spare keys by the door, I toss them at my adopted uncle. He snatches them out of the air and stands.

“I’m going to be staying with Laney, make yourself at home.”

“Wait.”

I stop in my tracks while grinding my molars. I loathe when he uses that authoritative tone with me.

“What?” I ask through clenched teeth.

A hand lands on my shoulders, and it takes everything in me not to flinch at his touch. He’s never been abusive to me, I’m just not one who’s used to being touched. And unless it’s Laney, I don’t really want to be.

“I just want to warn you.” His voice is soft. “If you do choose to be with her publicly, it could make things hard for her here. If she is successful, everyone will always question if it’s real or if it’s because of you. Including her.”

He squeezes my shoulder once, and then turns around toward the second bedroom, closing the door behind him. What he said isn’t wrong, and I need to take it seriously. As much as I want to tell the world she’s mine, I think I’m going to have to settle with her being the only one who knows that. At least, for the next few months.

Chapter 3

I came back to my room after my talk with Nessa feeling a little better. At least, until I walked into the door that is.

“Get the fuck out. You don’t belong here.” Arrow has his finger in Havoc’s chest while Havoc is grinning like a dog about to snack on a bone.

“E said I could take her room. I didn’t expect you to be here though. Last I heard this was Laney and E’s suite.”

“Yes, and Laney is mine so that makes this my space as well.”

That has me nearly running back out the door. But no, they will not make me feel uncomfortable inmyplace.

“First off,” I say in a raised voice, gaining each of their attention as I slam the door behind me.

“I am not an object to be claimed.” I glare at Arrow. “We fucked, that’s the extent of the commitment we have discussed.”

Turning my gaze to Havoc, I narrow my eyes. Arrow is fuming over my comment, but I don’t really care.

“When did Evie say you could stay here?”

He continues to grin while pulling out his phone and showing me their message thread. I know Evie’s number so the moment I see it, I know he’s telling the truth. He really has no reason to lie anyway.

“You can stay here but keep out of my space,” I tell him.

“You got it, boss lady.”

Havoc turns on his heels to walk into the other room then slams Evie’s door shut. Arrow’s arm wraps around my chest while his body presses against my back.

“I don’t trust him,” he says in a low tone.

“Do you trust anyone?”

“With you? No.”

“I’m not yours, Arrow.” I sigh, leaning into him just slightly. I’m not his, but leaning into his strength helps me get the next words out. “We need to talk about Evie.”

He moves back and guides me into my room until we’re sitting on my bed. I take a deep breath, not wanting to rehash everything but knowing I need to. At least the tears have dried up. I don’t think I could cry anymore right now.

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