“I see the vultures are gathering and watching a death of another relationship.” Lexi leaned against the locker and stared at a group of boys and girls gathering around Tyler and Gina. “They’re circling around them, waiting for who’ll be dumped before stepping in and picking their carcass apart bit by bit with vicious rumors.”

One of Dillon’s eyebrows lifted up and he gazed down at Lexi. “So . . . you’ve been watching horror movies again?”

A thrilling paranor...