Chapter 4
Edge of Blackridge, Forest Checkpoint
The Ducati's engine screamed through the dark like it had something to prove.
Kael didn’t know where he was going.
The wind bit sharp through his jacket.
Then—a flick of yellow tape across the narrow road.
RESTRICTED AREA – FOREST ACCESS CLOSED AFTER SUNSET
Until someone stepped into his path.
Uniform. Reflective vest. Flashlight in his face.
Jace Monroe (Ml's friend)
Whoa—stop the bike! Road’s closed past this point!
Kael rolled to a slow, disinterested stop.
Jace Monroe (Ml's friend)
(Louder):
Did you not see the sign?
Kael Ravencourt
(flat):
I saw it.
Jace Monroe (Ml's friend)
Then why are you still here?
Kael Ravencourt
Didn’t think it applied to me.
Jace Monroe (Ml's friend)
It applies to everyone. Turn around.
The officer’s jaw clenched.
He stepped closer like he was ready to yank Kael off the bike.
And then—another car rolled up behind them.
A black-and-white police cruiser.
Out stepped a man built like he didn’t lose arguments.
Tall. Calm. Too sharp in the eyes.
Just sat there, one hand on the throttle, the other resting lazy on his knee.
Rhett Callahan
Rhett (to Jace):
Problem?
Jace Monroe (Ml's friend)
(frustrated):
Refusing to leave. No ID. Wouldn’t lift the visor. Thinks this is funny.
Rhett Callahan
(to Kael):
You're new.
Kael Ravencourt
Didn’t realize that was a crime.
Rhett Callahan
It’s not.
Being out here is.
Kael Ravencourt
(shrugs):
Didn’t know forest roads had a bedtime.
Rhett Callahan
(flat):
After dusk, they belong to animals. Not rich kids with attitude.
Kael Ravencourt
You always this friendly, or am I just lucky?
Rhett Callahan
(steps closer):
That helmet hiding something?
Kael Ravencourt
Just my face. You wouldn’t like it.
Rhett Callahan
(quiet, amused):
You sure?
Kael Ravencourt
I’m not here to be liked.
Jace looked seconds away from snapping, but Rhett raised a hand. Didn’t take his eyes off Kael.
Rhett Callahan
You got a name?
Rhett Callahan
(Waiting):
...
Kael Ravencourt
(deadpan):
Not in the mood to share.
Rhett Callahan
You always this difficult?
Kael Ravencourt
You always this persistent?
The air between them felt electric.
Rhett Callahan
You should go back.
Kael Ravencourt
I will be back.
Rhett took a slow step back.
Didn’t say anything else.
Kael turned the bike and peeled away, smoke and wind trailing behind him.
But he felt the cop’s gaze long after he was gone.
Comments
kitty
finally the ml and mc meeting.../Scream//Scream/
baby hand cuff the naughty bratt .....
2025-07-15
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