Raelynn's POV

       Asher took me home after everything that happened last night.  I still can't believe something like this happened to Amara.  It was hard leaving the hospital with her in such a weak state.  But Greyson told everyone it was fine and we should go home to get some rest while he stayed with her.  If Amara was awake she would not want anyone to stay with her cause it would make her look incapacitated.  She was never one to want anyone to feel bad for her.  Her emotions have always been screwed up due to her rough family life.  She only ever lets her emotions show when shes at her weakest or if she is highly intoxicated.  I have only ever her seen like this once but Scar has seen it multiple times.  Scar is like the mother in the group so its understandable that Amara lets her see her true colors.  

       I was interrupted from my thoughts by a knock on the front door.  I walked to the door opening it to find the guys, Scarlette and Brook.  Then I realized Greyson wasn't with them.  He must still be at the hospital.  They all walked in and took a seat at the kitchen table.  There faces show signs of anger, tiredness, and sadness.  I probably didn't look much different.  Last night hit us like a wrecking ball.   We hadn't talked much last night.  Today we were planning on talking about how we were gonna go about dealing with the people that attacked Amara.

       Where do we plan on finding these guys?  Brook asked.

       The place where it started everything.  I said

       What do you mean the place that started everything.  We don't know where everything started.  Colt stated.

       But we do.  What is the most recent accomplishment that Amara has had?  I asked the whole group looking at each and everyone of them.

       The track where she won against that guy.  River said.

       Exactly.  We will start there and ask around.  It has to be what started it.  

       Okay I say we all go down there and split up and act normal.  Like nothing even happened.  Scar suggested.

       Okay then.  So we will meet you guys down there.  

       See you later and we will keep Greyson up to date on what's happening.  Asher announced. 

       We got to the track and saw the guys over at the kegs talking to some meat heads.  The girls and I planned on splitting up and talking to some of our close friends.  We were going to find them one way or another.  

       I had talked to almost everyone I knew and had come up with nothing.   As I was walking to find the rest of the gang I over heard someone talking about how he got back at someone for winning against him.  I immediately heard Amara's name and grabbed my phone out of my pocket sending a text to the guys with a picture.  As I studied the face and realized that it was indeed the guy Amara had raced.  The guys quickly responded that they were on there way.  He was with two other guys that looked to be the ones that had dropped Amara that night.  

       After splitting up the three guys we now had them knocked out and tied to chairs in an abandoned building.  It wasn't hard to get three drunk and horny guys to follow us girls to a secluded spot at the track.  But it was funny watching the guys trying to place a chloroform soaked rag on their mouths.  We called Greyson and he was on his way.  Amara still hadn't woke up but was doing just fine.  We left the guys to take care of business and headed to the hospital all except Scar, who had to get home to Dustin.

       It was finally Friday and Amara had woken up late last night after visiting hours.  We were all on our way to see her.  I slipped into my car just as the rain began to pelt my windshield.  The parking lot was basically empty.  I parked my car, taking the key out of the ignition and put my hood up.  My black converse made a slapping sound on the wet concrete as I ran towards the hospital doors.  I got inside and cold air chilled me to the bone as I walked towards Amara's room.  The door was already open so I slowly walked in.   I saw her messy brown ombre hair and then my eyes met her hazel ones.  Then all of a sudden I ran towards her and hugged her.  I felt the tears sliding down my face.  I didn't care though I was so glad my best friend was okay.

       So when do you get discharged because its been a rough couple of days without you?  Brook asked.

       Doc said I can get out of here in a couple days.  We just have to make sure I'm healing okay and that my vitals look fine. 

       Well that's great to hear.  I think we all miss your snarky comebacks and sarcasm.  I stated.

       Yeah and lover boy over here I think has missed you the most.  Colt says pointing a thumb towards Greyson. 

       Yeah uh sure.  Greyson sarcastically says embarrassed.

       We should let her get some rest now.  Its been a long day for all of us.  I say.

       Yeah.  Well we will see you tomorrow Amara.  Try not to get into to much trouble.  Asher says ruffling her hair.

       Dustin, River and I will be here early tomorrow with some breakfast.  We know you are probably fed up with the hospital food.  Scar explained.

      I give her a hug as do the rest of the girls.  We all walk out of the hospital and say our goodbye.  I watch everyone get in their vehicles and leave.  I sit in my car in silence.  My mind is all over the place at this point. With everything that happened to Amara I need to something to take my mind off of it.  Deciding that I don't want to go home I headed to the nearest bar.  

       It wasn't hard to get in when I knew enough people and had a reputation.  Walking into the bar the smell of cigarette smoke and sweet perfume filled my nose.  I walked towards the bar and took a seat.  The bartender walked over and took my order.  A few minutes later a beer and two shots of tequila were placed in front of me.  I downed both of the shots, picked up my beer and headed onto the dance floor.  

       A little after midnight a guy with shaggy brown hair and big green eyes walked up to me and asked me to dance.  I nodded my head and grasped the hand that he had held out to me.  He spun me all over the dance floor until I couldn't remember why I was here.  We called an Uber and headed to his house.  We didn't even make it to the door when his lips were on mine.  I kissed back and ran my finger through his hair.  He picked me up and my legs wrapped around his waist as he carried me to his bed.  My head made contact with a pillow as he kissed down my jaw.  Soon clothes were flung off and you can figure out the rest.

       I woke up with a horrible hangover.  It felt like someone was hitting me in the head with a frying pan repeatedly.  I grabbed my phone from the floor pulling the sheet around my naked body.  It ready 11:00 and I had a bunch of texts and missed calls from everyone.  Shit I needed to get to the hospital.  I picked up my clothes and wrote a note for the sexy stranger that had helped take my mind off of things last night.  I think his name was Liam.  When I got my clothes on quietly walked out of his apartment and took an Uber to my car. 

       When I got to the hospital all eyes were on me especially Asher's.  I took a seat in one of the chairs they had brought in for us.  

       Someone had a fun night last night.  Amara stated.

       Just be quiet my head is killing me.

       So what did you do last night?  Colt asked.

       I went to the bar okay and didn't I tell you to shut up?  I said holding my head in my hands.

       Asher made his way out of the room mumbling that he was going to get something to eat.  That's when everyone looked at me to spill. They knew that there had to be a reason for Asher's sudden change of mood.  And they all must of thought that I would know why.  So they all turned to me for answers.

       Don't look at me I have no idea whats wrong with him.  If you want to know go ask him yourself.  All I did was go to the bar last night.  And I might have also went home with a guy.  I'm not gonna go any further than that.  You can figure that out on your own.  But I truthfully have no idea what is wrong with Asher.

        Okay then.  Someone has a hangover from hell.  River stated.  

      Yeah and it would help if all of you would shut up.  I groaned.

       Jees looks like someone has their panties in a twist.  Colt said.

       I got up and sprinted towards him till I felt two strong arms wrap around my waste stopping me from beating the hell out of Colt.  Looking behind me a saw River's face.  I tried wriggling out of his grip but it was no use.  

       So if I let you go do you promise to not try to kill my friend?  He asked.

       I can't make any promises.  I say crossing my arms.

       Colt looks over at me and sticks his tongue out.

       You shithead!  I scream flailing my arms trying to smack him.

       You guys need to stop acting like fucking children.  I have something important to tell you guys.  Amara shouted through the crying of Dustin and the screaming coming from Colt and I arguing. 

       We all stop and look over at her.

       What is it Amara?  Scar softly questions.

       They are letting me out today.  So if you guys could stop being idiots, I would like to get the hell out of here.

       That's great because I don't think I can be in this room any longer with that petty child.  I say pointing at Colt.

       I guess Amara your riding with Rae and Greyson.  Colt, and wherever Asher is, is riding with me so nobody kills anyone.  And Scar, Dustin and River are riding with each other.  Brook states.

       We will all meet at Brook's house in an hour.  I have to run home and drop Dustin off with my mom.  And please promise when we get to Brook's there will be more attempts at hurting or trying to kill anybody. Scar says.

       Fine but you better hope this hangover is gone by then or else I can't make any promises.  I state.

       Now I have to go find Asher. See you guys in a bit.  Come on Colt your helping me find him.  Brook finishes, dragging Colt along behind her.

       We were all sitting in Brook's living room eating chips and playing board games.  Asher never once looked at me.  He only talked to me if he absolutely had to.  We all filled in Amara about the guys that beat her nearly to death.  Amara was only mad at the fact she couldn't help beat them up.  Apparently we won't be seeing them anytime soon and if we did see them it would be six feet under.  I drank the last sip of my beer and stood up to get ready to leave.  I was so tired from last night that it finally hit me.

       Well guys I'm gonna head out.  Its late and I'm exhausted.

       Are you sure your telling the truth or are you going to go see your next booty call?  Asher mutters.

       What did you just say?

      Oh just that your acting all suspicious and like a complete slut.  Asher speaks up.  

       Listen here buddy I am not a slut and I never will be.  So you better take that back because I have had it up to here with your attitude.  And I would watch what you say because you act the same way.  I can't believe I ever liked you.  Your gonna wish you never called me that.  I yell back walking right out the door slamming it behind me.  How could he say such hurtful things about me.  I thought he had liked me a little, just maybe.  I'll show him just what he is missing by calling me that.  He will regret ever saying that about me.  Lets see how he likes it when I rip away whatever love he might of had for me from his heart.  Asher you better watch out, you are in for one rude awakening.