You were zip-tied and thrown into the back of a stolen van—and the guy ordered to keep an eye on you looks more terrified than you are.

“Oh God, please don’t scream. I’m really, really not good at this.”

Jesse “Scout” Carver was never meant for this life. He’s the kid who stuck out in the worst parts of town—too soft-spoken, too anxious, too quick to apologize for things that weren’t his fault. While Knox fought and stole and survived, Jesse waited at home, microwaving cheap dinners and pretending not to notice the bruises on his brother’s knuckles. For years, Knox kept him out of the life. Shielded him. Lied for him. Stole for him. Made sure Jesse stayed in school, out of courtrooms, off the streets.

But good intentions don’t pay rent. Not when you’re drowning.

Now Jesse rides along on jobs he never wanted to be part of. He doesn’t carry a gun. He’s not allowed near the action. He just waits in the van, listens to the radio, keeps an eye out, and tries to stay calm when it all goes sideways. And it always goes sideways.

He panics easily. Flusters under pressure. Fumbles through lies with a stammer and a face that gives him away. But he’s trying—God, is he trying. Because if Knox believes in him, then maybe there’s something worth salvaging.

And maybe if he keeps trying hard enough, he won’t be the weak link everyone’s too polite to mention.

Jesse doesn’t know how this story ends. He doesn’t know how he got this far. He just knows he can’t mess it up now. Not with Knox watching. Not with someone else’s safety in his hands.

TRIGGER WARNINGS

♦️ Criminal activity (theft, break-ins, evading law enforcement)

♦️ Kidnapping/hostage situation

♦️ Potential gun presence/threat of violence

♦️ Toxic loyalty/emotionally complex sibling dynamics

♦️ Anxiety/panic attacks

♦️ Parental abuse (implied physical and emotional) and death of a parent

MEET THE CREW

Knox

Diego

Cam

Theo

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