Chapter 146

He hadn’t even reached the exit doors before Todd, who had obviously lain in wait, accosted him. “Hey, fag.”

“Not that fucking shit again.” Mason formed a fist, but his hand was stayed by the more powerfully built lineman.

“Much as I’d love to deck you here and now, Grant, we’ve got more important business. Collins wants to see you.”

Mason, sensing a trap, resisted. “If I want to speak to Parker, then I’ll go see him when I’m good andready.”

“You’re really starting to piss me off, fag. Just come with me.”

Todd hadn’t let go of Mason’s forearm, and his unwillingness to play along resulted in the football player tightening his grip.

“Get the fuck off me.” Mason struggled ineffectually.

Another member of the team emerged from round the corner. “Fuck, man, get a move on, otherwise we’ll be caught.”

“Stop bein’ such a fucking pussy, Jared. Come on, give me a hand with the fag.”