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go away, this nagging feeling told me to tell him I was sorry. Teddi and Millie saw I was headed to them. They tried to keep me back from the action, but while the news crew entertained my line sisters, I went over to see the guy who had threatened my girl’s life.
    â€œI apologize,” I told him as I looked at his face that was so unrecognizable from the earlier jerk. “You deserve to be locked up—”
    Evan said, “Hailey—”
    My voice rattled, I said, “What, Evan? He was wrong to hit you.”
    â€œLadies, he’s under arrest,” a dark-skinned officer said to Evan and me. “He’s not able to talk to anyone at this time.”
    G-Dogg looked at the cop with empathy. “Hey, bro, can I have a minute?”
    The officer hesitated and then nodded. He uncuffed G-Dogg and stepped to the side. Evan put her free arms around his waist.
    Surprising me, G-Dogg pulled back and said, “Your girl is right, baby. I never should have touched you. Hitting you was wrong.”
    Like someone who needed sense knocked into them—no pun intended—Evan said, “I deserved it. I made you angry. Now, because of me, look at you. You’re gonna need stitches.”
    â€œEvan!” I yelled out, wishing she wasn’t so gullible.
    The paramedic I remembered from the fire, told us he needed to get the patient to the hospital. I backed away, and Evan held on to his neck for dear life. The officer came between Evan and G-Dogg.
    I motioned for Evan to come with me. She was obviously mad at me and ran over to Millie and Quisa. I looked to the sky and needed God to help me not feel so bad, even though I felt I was just trying to help.
    When the cop and paramedic were closing the door, G-Dogg said, “Please take care of my girl.” I turned and looked back at him. “I was wrong to hit her, but when the cops went too far, you stood up for me. Thank you. I’m ready to take on the judge, lawyers, and whoever else wants to throw the book at me. Tonight I learned about compassion when I looked over at your face and saw how much you were hurting for me—me, the guy who got rough with your friend. I was numb to the brutality and hate they were giving me. I owe you. You showed me goodness. I gotta change. And I’m glad Evan is in a group or sorority with you.”
    When the ambulance pulled off, I sat there. I felt strong arms touching me. The rub was so soothing I knew it was Covin. He was around me taking care of things, setting the record straight. Right now I felt safe because I was in his reach. I slowly turned around, and our eyes locked. I couldn’t keep it together anymore. I completely fell apart in his arms. He held me up, he told me it was gonna be okay, and he didn’t leave.
    Covin had told me that pledging could be brutal, but he didn’t know the Betas had planned on doing it the right way. I was out in the wee hours of the morning only because my line sisters and I wanted to hang. Covin could have given me much scolding, but he told me what I wanted to hear.
    â€œI’m so glad you’re okay. I’m glad you called me,” he said as he rubbed my brow with a touch that felt so secure.
    He kissed my forehead and then my cheek. When his juicy lips met mine, I did feel better. I had just gone through a nightmare. And I needed that awful feeling to go. I needed to know all men weren’t jerks.
    As soon as I felt relief, I was startled when I heard Teddi’s voice shout, “Hailey, what is this? Why are you kissing him like this? What is going on? Covin, the guy who took everything I wanted—why him? You’re an item, and you didn’t even tell me?”
    Millie, not knowing anything about the situation, pulled Teddi’s arm and said, “Come on, girl. It’s been a long night. Let’s just let them talk.”
    â€œNo. I want her to talk to me. So the little note he left on our door asking to speak