Alex I rubbed my forehead again, the pain in my side flaring up like it wanted to remind me I was an idiot for getting in the middle of all this. Mark kept pacing, his face red, fists clenched tight at his sides. Damien stood there looking tired but not backing down, and Jax just watched with that sharp look in his eyes like he was waiting for the right moment to drop whatever bomb he had.Then Mark snapped. He lunged forward fast, faster than I could grab him this time, and his fist connected right with Damien’s jaw. The sound was ugly, a solid smack that made my stomach twist. Damien stumbled back, hand flying up to his face, cursing under his breath.“You piece of shit,” Mark yelled, breathing hard. “That’s for my brother, you and your dad think you can just—”“Mark, what the hell!” I shouted, trying to push between them even though my ribs screamed at me. Jax moved quick too, grabbing Mark’s arm, but Mark shook him off and went in again. Damien shoved back this time, not hard eno
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