Aurora

I left the note, changed my clothes in one of the many bathrooms and left for work.

Today was a school day, but that didn’t bother me. My boss was so desperate to find someone to cover an extra shift, he didn’t even ask about school.

I sent Tori a quick text, letting her know I didn’t need a ride to work. She was in school, which forced me to walk. I never minded walking, it gave me time to think and clear my head. Unfortunately, I had too much to think about at the moment.

I was sure Garrett would give me a ride to work, but I truthfully didn’t want to ask. I felt smothered in his huge house, surrounded by people who didn’t want me there (Lucy excluded).

By the time I made it to the restaurant, my booted foot was aching. The pain wasn’t as bad, but it was still annoying to walk on.

‘One miracle is good enough.’ I told myself, thinking about my magically healing face.

The next few hours, work was effortless. There were no kids from school in the restaurant, no one I knew sitting down for a meal. It was peaceful, and was the least stressed I felt this entire week. I could simply get lost in my thoughts and focus on not spilling any more drinks.

Once three o’clock came around, new faces began showing up. Tori walked through the front door, her flaming hair a mess from the wind. She clocked in and gave me a sympathetic smile. I took a deep breath, knowing she’d want an explanation on why Garrett was here.

And that was how the next few hours went. I explained my strange situation, and Tori did what she could to comfort me. She didn’t give me any s**t for missing school, claiming I had enough to deal with at the moment.

“I’m still planning our shopping trip, Aurora.” Tori cocked her eyebrow. “Rich Father or not, were getting you some new clothes.”

I rolled my eyes, “New clothes are not at the top of my list right now.”

“Clothes should always be at the top of every list.” Tori shook her head, and mumbled to herself.

‘She’s right y’know.’ Thalia chimed in, giving me a shrug.

‘You can’t even wear clothes.’ I hissed, ‘You’re a disembodied voice in my head.’

‘Rude.’ Thalia scoffed, ‘Bet I still have better style than you.’

With Thalia’s well placed retort, she faded to the back of my mind.

“Why couldn’t the voice in my head be nice?” I mumbled to myself, “No, instead I get a mean voice that just hurts my feelings and confuses me.”

“Tough love, b***h.” Thalia growled before disappearing again.

my mind.” I nodded to myself,

my thoughts and making me create this false persona. I wasn’t very skilled in Psychology, but I still knew when

of their way to find me, to approach me. I hid like a coward in the kitchens, only coming out

hand wrapped around my wrist, causing a surprised yelp to leave my lips. The sparks bursting through my cells stunned me, sending a pleasurable wave of calmness into my body. I knew without looking who had touched

I muttered brushing the ice from my work-shirt. This was the only work-shirt I

the fallen tray

teeth on edge, like a man

muttered, averting my eyes from

I no longer wanted to see. My mind was trying to move on

been in school.” Kade grimaced,

were plagued with

“Things have

just a touch possessive. I could easily sense a double

ours, Aurora.’ Thalia murmured in

Alpha Twins by Jane Doe Chapter 29her and frowned

mean to pry, doll.” Alec shot

head, “That was Garrett,

them visibly stiffened, Alec’s eyes widened in just the slightest. Kade’s jaw

Father?” Alec stated, his voice a mix

mumbled, “Couldn’t leave well enough alone, had to come barging

Kade murmured gently, his eyes roaming over

nod, fighting the temptation

much she had seen, but from the intensity of her glare I assumed it was enough. Autumn and the other girl was with them. I purposefully ignored Autumn’s stare, refusing to look into her eyes. What Grace did was reprehensible, but what Autumn did was just

insisted on taking Grace’s table, something I would be forever grateful for. I laid extremely low until Grace had left, finishing the rest of my shift in a confused and slightly

be fine after Friday. No more Grace, Garrett, Autumn, Carson, or the drama and pain that

at the end of our shift, the conversation light as she sped down dark road after road. After some slightly confusing directions, Tori dropped me off

cooed, looking up at the house. “I wondered when they’d finish building this house. Your—Garrett must’ve

raised my eyebrow at Tori,

mean?” I frowned, “Garrett just came to town a day

inside of this place, said

had this house planned out months ago. Why would he choose here of all

Tori a hasty goodbye wave. I was going

to look very far. Garrett sat in the darkened living room, a glass of dark colored liquid in his hands. My nose wrinkled as I

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