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We make our way towards Bhodi, who’s holding court by the DJ booth, surrounded by a group of adoring partygoers.
“Bhodi,” Reef says, getting his attention. “We’ve got a situation.”
Bhodi turns towards us with a smile, but it fades when he sees the concern on our faces.
“What’s going on?” he asks, his voice serious.
I explain the situation to him, and he nods, his eyes scanning the crowd just like Cove’s did.
“Don’t worry, we’ll handle it, little dot,” he says, and I feel a sense of relief wash over me and I relax a little. “Reef, do you want to tell him to leave or shall I?”
“It’s your party,” Reef replies with a smirk.
“And you’re the scariest motherfucker out of the three of us,” Cove adds with a chuckle.
I mean, he’s not wrong. Bhodi’s still covered in healing cuts and bruises from his fight, and in the orange glow of the flames, he looks demonic as he grins at them, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He kisses me on the forehead and takes off in the direction of our unwelcome guest.
“Thanks guys. I’m just going to walk down to the water,” I tell them, spotting Summer walking that way alone. This is it, my moment to speak to her.
“Are you okay?” Reef asks.
“Yeah.” I give him a tight smile. “It’s strange being around so many people after so long with just you guys. It takes a bit of getting used to again.”
Reef nods his understanding. “Do you want one of us to come with you?”
I’m kind of touched that he’s asking and not insisting that they do. I look around and see Bhodi gesticulating wildly at the stranger, clearly willing to fight.
“I should be okay right? Bhodi’s dealing with the creepy guy.”
“We’ll keep an eye on you anyway, but yes, you’re safe here tonight.”
I let out a shaky breath, feeling like I can finally breathe again. “Thank you,” I say, looking at the two of them and smiling softly.
Cove puts an arm around me, his grip firm as he pulls me into him and kisses my cheek. “Don’t worry about it,” he says. “We’ve got your back.”
And with that, I leave them as I slip across the dance floor, through the crowd and down towards the water’s edge, trying to catch up with Summer.
I spot her in the distance, standing alone with the waves lapping at her feet. I’m trembling slightly as I make my way towards her, but my feet stumble to a stop when five dark shadows approach Summer from the opposite direction. She looks up and, seeing them, races towards them.
I hang back, watching.
As I watch Summer run towards the shadows, I realise that they’re not just any group of people. They’re her guys. Her boyfriends. There shouldn’t be anything stopping me from joining them and asking to speak to Summer alone, and yet, I can’t seem to make my feet move through the soft sand.
Suddenly, one of the guys grabs Summer by the arm and pulls her back towards him. She struggles, but he’s too strong for her. He easily overpowers her. My heart sinks as she’s dragged away. I know I have to act fast. My mind races as I try to come up with a plan to help Summer. My heart is beating faster and my palms start to sweat as I force my feet to follow them.
They pull Summer the length of the beach towards the caves where Reef took me. Summer doesn’t call out for help, but she does struggle against their hold. I look over my shoulder to see if Cove or Reef have spotted what’s happening, but I can’t see them.
As I draw closer to the group, I can hear their hushed whispers, and Summer’s eyes widen in fear as one of the guys pulls out a small blade and presses it against her throat. My heart drops as I realise the severity of the situation.
I take a deep breath, steeling myself for what I’m about to do. I know that I have to act quickly, before they hurt Summer. I know that I have to be smart about it too. These guys are dangerous; they won’t hesitate to hurt me if they think I’m getting in their way.
I decide to approach them slowly, my hands held out in front of me in a gesture of peace. “Hey, guys,” I say, trying to keep my voice calm and steady. “Are you enjoying the party? Summer, can I speak to you for a second?” I try to sound as confident as possible, hoping that they won’t see through my façade.
The guys turn towards me, their eyes narrowed in suspicion. The blade is still pressed against Summer’s throat, the whites of her eyes showing me how terrified she is.
I take another step forward, keeping my hands up. “I just need to speak to my friend Summer for a second, if that’s alright?”
The guy with the knife takes a step towards me, pressing the blade against my chest and the sharp point digs into my skin, but I don’t flinch. “You’re lying,” he spits. “Summer doesn’t have any friends except for us.”
