The Bet Beneath His Bed

Baiting the Phantom

Author: Moth & Meridian

Baiting the Phantom

CADE

I'm driving towards Cole's dorm when Striker's text slides in.

STRIKER: Need to talk. Come to the pit now. It's important. It has to do with your girl.

My jaw tightens. Madam Rouge must have done something. Whatever it is, Cole must be involved. Anger simmers inside of me, waiting to be unleashed.

Then my gaze catches on the bracelet around my wrist.

And just like that, a strange calm lu