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Chapter Twenty-Three: Aspen
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~ Aspen ~
Despite my attempts at arguing, the boys insisted that we leave right now. I was exhausted after my little adventure with Grey. Using my powers always took a lot out of me, probably because I didn’t do it often. If there was one thing most people could agree on, it was that everyone has the right to make their own choices. My power takes that away. That’s why I hate it. I wasn’t beating myself up too much, because I knew those men were going to hurt us, but I still didn’t like it. We could’ve found a different solution, but I panicked and that was the easiest way to get us out.
I had the urge to pack a bag. It’s what I've done ea
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