“Come on Charlotte,” Avaria giggled. “You know, maybe you’ll be more willing to join if there was something in it for you? Like a sweet little challenge” Sounds of interest started going through the room, with a few people even suggesting challenges. They mostly involved nudity and I absolutely did
CHARLOTTEIt felt as though everyone sucked in a breath at the same time. All eyes were now firmly fixed on Caeson and me. But even with the intensity of the crowd’s collective gaze, and Caeson’s intense stare locked on my every move, I didn’t falter. And I wouldn’t. The silence brok
CHARLOTTEEmbarrassed was a mild word to describe what I was feeling. I wanted to throw up, I wanted to run, I wanted to scream, I wanted to cry, but most of all, I wanted to wipe that self-satisfied smile off Taide Soloh’s face. People were staring, and unlike when that first dare had been pa
CHARLOTTEFor a moment, I was in an alternate version of the world I lived in. In that world, my mother didn’t die, my father wasn’t abusive, I didn’t have to attend Lupin prep on a scholarship, and the triplets didn’t hate me. No.They didn’t exist.For that moment, I was in that world, and every
On the inside, the place wasn’t as basic and mysterious, and carried a much greater note of hope and comfort. The faint smell of antiseptic clung to the air, but the beautiful plants and flowers meticulously placed all over the waiting area took away from the assault on my senses.Some elderly resi
CHARLOTTEShocked as Vance was when I ran over and hugged him, I appreciated the fact that he just let me enjoy the moment, seemingly sinking into it himself. He didn’t pull away. He ran a gentle hand over my hair and hugged me tightly; it felt nice to be held so closely and so gently. It felt nice
CHARLOTTE“That can’t be what I think it is.”Vance’s voice was what snapped me out of my shocked haze. I quickly slipped away from him and returned to the passenger seat, adjusting my clothes as I went.My heart was in my throat and shame coloured my cheeks pink.How could I have forgotten?? I inte
CHARLOTTEAfter a few attempts at getting me to talk, Madeline carefully bundled up my sobbing form and gently led me inside.Thankfully, we didn’t run into anyone as she took me up to her room. She lowered me onto the bed, shut the door and slowly tried to calm me down so she could understand what