Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 33

Despite the intuition brewing within me, I swallowed my bile and prepared myself for school. School was the last place I wanted to be, but somehow I knew I would never escape if Axel took me to his ‘pack’. It was just one day. One day, and I could run to work to pick up my paycheck, leaving this town just a few hours later. I texted Aly that night, letting her know she could pick me up for school.

Gea questioned every one of my moves, using every opportunity to sow doubts in my mind.

“And what if Axel is telling the truth?” she said, frustrated after spending an hour arguing with me in vain.

,” I shook my head. “I don’t believe it, it’s just not real

”

e who had never wanted me in the first place.

gathered my completed homework, stuffing it into my backpack in frustration. I had no idea why I bothered with the homework. A

and take a bus to the nearest airport. I had been smart enough to withdraw most of my money from my debit card, keeping it securely locked in a box under my new bed. I would leave behind the two mobile phones and take a flight as far away as possible. All I had to do was get through my last day of classes.

shade with short sleeves. I had always loved this dress, but I hated the attention it drew.

wrapping my hand around a plain bagel. I shoved a piece into my mouth and dashed out the door.

y other day. I headed to school with Aly, another day trying to figure out the confusing twins. Gea’s voice snapped me out of that fantasy, reminding me of my crazy pl

shake of my head, I straightened up. I couldn’t think that way. I couldn’t force myself to stay to spare someone’s feelings. I had dealt with abuse long enough. I deserved an out, I owed it to myself.

ometimes,” I nodded absentmindedly, “I just need to figure things

like for you, but I can try.”

t like my dad, but he’s not. He never has been.”

eday, even if I wasn’t around to witness it.