Chapter 8: Don't Push Your Luck

Evan Gates liked peace and quiet-he couldn't stand loudmouths. Out of respect for Nathan Foster, he'd let Patrick live-but he'd have to break his hand. Evan raised his leg and stomped down hard-a loud crack echoed as bones shattered. Patrick let out a blood-curdling scream-his face twisted in pain, lips twitching, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. Everyone sucked in a breath, and the way they looked at Evan changed-there was no more contempt in their eyes. He wasn't the bullied orphan they...