30. Macie

Chapter thirty

Macie

S eth wasn't waiting for me like I thought he would be when I returned, which left me free to get ready for the day. Eventually, though, he knocked on my open door and cocked a hip on my doorframe as he folded his arms. "Relic Aslanov?"

"Are you going to tell Mom and Dad?" I asked almost accusingly.

"I should."

"Like you haven't done a ton of things without their approval and knowledge."

"That's different."

I overly rolled my eyes. "Why? Because I'm a girl?"

"No, because Relic Aslanov is part of a crew."

I blinked. "What is that supposed to mean?"

Seth ran a hand over his face in frustration. "You are so damn smart, and it baffles me how unobservant you are. There are gang lines in our school."

My stomach had a hollowing feeling, and I pressed a hand there. The sinking sensation worsened as I had a horrible idea of where this was going. "So?"

"Aslanov has known loyalties to the Broad Street Gang. A gang, Macie, and you're snuggling up with that nightmare. For all we know, he's responsible for carjacking you."