Midnight Surrender

The night was dark, and Kaelen hadn’t returned to the room after dinner. We hadn’t eaten at the party due to Jaxon’s revelation. Holden’s involvement with the gangs was beyond my worst fears. I had hoped Holden would build a new life and that we might meet again someday to discuss his promises. Instead, the thought of him as a gang member was stomach-churning.

I had heard that once you’re in a gan