160. Heartaches and Headaches

AURELIA

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Susanna and I didn't make it to the bedroom after we left the party last night. Although Katie and Kyle didn't make it home at all. They followed Iris, spending the night with her in the white wolves’ building.

I woke up that morning and wasn't surprised to see Susanna sleeping soundly on the second couch in the living room. I had spent the night on the biggest couch.

Of course, neither of us had enough sleep since we were up most of the night, discussing Susanna’s situation. I could feel her dilemma in my bones like I was in her shoes.

However, regardless of how short our night was, the second I woke up and realized it was morning, I moved over to Susanna, tapping her arm lightly.

“Wake up, Suzy,” I called her softly.

She grumbled, trying to shake me off, “I don't want to.”

“Training starts soon, Suzy. We have to train.” I argued even though I wanted nothing more than to fall into bed.

Susanna whined without opening her eyes, “I don't want to leave this couch, Aurelia