Chapter 66

• “Steph, you gotta let me explain,” Mark started to say as he walked toward me.
• Joe stood up shaking his head. “No, she doesn’t. Get out, man. Just get out of here.” I stood with my arms crossed under my breasts while Joe kept his hand on Mark’s shoulder to guide him out the door. After the door shut behind him, Joe came over to me and put his arms around me.
• “I suck,” Joe said with a mournful sigh. “I ruined your friendship with Bethany and I didn’t stop Mark from hurting you. I don’t care if you wanna date girls or guys, but no one is gonna fuck with my sister anymore. I promise.”