M O N S T E R

❝ Do you believe in monsters? ❞

I stared at him, surprised by the sudden question. I understood what he was asking, but the only face that popped into my head was Blake's. "I might know one."

"Not metaphorical," he said. "Sure, there are some real shit-sticks out there you can call monsters, but I mean actual monsters. Like, under the bed, hiding in your closet, howling at the moon-monsters."

I chewed on my lip. "Do you?"

His eyes traveled to the window where he could see the tree line of the woods, and I could see a sort of longing in them. "We have something in common."

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Everest had secrets. Everyone knew it. He didn't speak much, always managing to evade questions with his careless attitude and flash-fire violence.

Harley was an open book. At least, until he witnessed something that would change his life forever, pulling him into the dark secrets Everest had tried so hard to hide.

He knew Everest wouldn't hurt him. He would protect Harley, whatever the cost. And Harley would protect Everest's secret with his life.

This was one secret best kept in the dark.

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