#Chapter34

In all the years we have known one another, Dane always steps in and shields me when things happen at school. I don’t know what this is, as he's never sided against me in this way with anyone, for any reason. I have never been bullied because he’s always right there, and no one would mess with him.

“It may be a stupid square of sand, but it’s the principle. We were here first and minding our ….” My voice trembles.

“Leave.” Dane snaps it at me, not letting me finish, and my eyes smart as I narrow them on him, my heart thundering in my chest. He stops...