A Brutal Lesson

Cody realized then. They knew exactly who he was, and they weren't about to hold back.

Cody's legs trembled uncontrollably as he stared at Rowan, too terrified to even attempt getting up from the ground.

Sure, Cody kept throwing Rowan's name around every day, but deep down, he knew the truth—he was just himself, and his sister's status had nothing to do with him.

Rowan respected his sister, but th