Chapter 4

Everyone at the party froze when it happened. The guy's face and clothes were drenched in wine, stains spreading everywhere, and honestly, he looked way better like this than he did a minute ago.

He exploded instantly and grabbed me by the collar. He snarled, "You've got a fucking death wish."

He yanked me backward, but I kept my balance.

"Alex, she didn't mean it," Chloe rushed over, her voice trembling. "You know how she is—she never really went to school. Please just forgive—"

Before Chloe could finish, I saw my opening and executed a perfect shoulder throw. Alex Carter…