LORRAINE'S POVMy heart drummed against my chest as the worst scenarios played out in my head. I could already imagine the punishments I was going to get.“Mom, it's a friend of mine. She's not feeling too well, I need to get her home e immediately,” Chloe said, hugging me as she faced her mother. I made sure to bury my face in her shoulder.“Really? Why are you carrying her by yourself? Where is Lorraine?” The Luna asked and I swallowed a lump. “I sent her on an errand outside the manor. Can you stop with the questions, mom? She's in pain,” Chloe groaned. Without waiting for a response, she led me outside. At least now, we didn't have to take the secret passage anymore. She got me into the car and hurried to the driver's seat.“I'm so sorry about that, Lorraine. I should have gotten flats instead but the dress is made for heels,” she apologised.I was surprised to get an actual apology form Chloe. Even though she wasn't mean or anything, she always apologized indirectly. “It's fi
LISA'S POVI stared miserably at the clothes sprawled on my bed. They were my best and the most expensive set of designers I owned. I stomped my foot in annoyance. How could this stupid blackmailer ask me to give my clothes to that low life!Even in a hundred years, Lorraine would never be able to afford the cheapest of these clothes. “Arrrgghhhh! This is so annoying!” I groaned, kicking the bag away in anger. How could I be so careless? I wasn't the type to drink at parties not talk of getting drunk!A knock came on my door, adding to my agitation.“What?!” I snapped and the door opened. Dylan strolled into my room like he wasn't invading my space. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, with undisguised annoyance.“Why are there so many clothes on your bed? Are you planning to run away?” He wiggled his brows. “It is none of your business!” I snapped. “Can you get lost now?”He was taken aback by my reaction. I have never spoken to him that way. I was usually the respectful lovely
LORRAINE'S POVI moaned, stuffing my face with as much ice cream as I could. I was no longer bothered about humiliating myself. The last time I had ice cream was when I was three. This was heaven to me. “You must really like strawberry,” Jayden noted. “Want to try another flavor? Vanilla maybe?” “I think she should try chocolate this time. All girls like chocolate,”Jordan suggested.“No, too much sugar. She's going to get sick,” Jayden argued. “And vanilla won't get her sick? It's all ice-cream, man,” Jordan shrugged.I didn't mind a show as I finished up my ice-cream. “You know what, let's just get her everything. All available flavors,” Jordan said, walking back in. I leaned against their car, watching his back frame.“Like what you see?” Jayden’s teasing voice drew my attention.“He is very handsome,” then I cupped my mouth in disbelief. I guess I had too much wine earlier. Jayden chuckled.“You're cute,” he pinched my cheek and my insides melted. “What about me? Do you think
LORRAINE'S POV I couldn't remember the last time I squealed with so much joy. I have been stuck in a place were happiness was prohibited for me. But here I was, riding along this empty land, enjoying the wind slap my face, screaming and laughing without a care in the world. For the first in a long while, I felt happy. Currently, we were sprawled on the floor but I was the only one panting despite the fact that they just ran a marathon. “I take it, you liked it. Should we go on another run?” Jayden offered. “She's breathless, brother. Let her be,” Jordan smacked his head. I chuckled in spite of myself. It was fun to see them play around. “Does that mean you'll stop avoiding us from now on?” Jayden asked me again. My expression slobbered. It wasn't that easy. I was an outcast and getting involved with them will spell trouble for me with the Alpha. “I… I'm not sure…” I mumbled. “What are you so afraid of, Lorraine?” Jordan asked this time. Thankfully, he didn
School felt more alive than it usually was. I tried to remain invisible as I headed towards my locker. There were so many groups,all gossiping about something I couldn't pick out. As I fished out my textbooks, which I made sure to always lock in my locker because taking them home would automatically put them in the same sorry state as my notebooks, the bell rang. I hurried to class and made it just in time before the teacher stepped in. Chloe arrived minutes later but the teacher merely continued teaching. “Have you heard the news?” She whispered to me. “What news?” I asked. “You have no idea?” She wiggled her brows. “Idea about what?” I asked impatiently. I knew the teacher would soon call me out and that was the last thing I wanted right now. She stealthily passed her phone to me. Once I got it, I looked up, pretending I was paying attention to get the teacher's attention off me. Once the coast was clear, I stylishly looked at the phone and my eyes widened.
LORRAINE'S POV“Get back here!” Chloe pulled me back just in time. Ahead of us were the twins but there was someone else. Someone who made my lips quiver in fear. I recognized him from the party I rescued Chloe from. What was his name again? Jake? Blake? Drake? Whatever his name was. What is he doing here?The scene didn't look good. It seemed like a fight was about to occur and it sent my stomach spiralling in panic. I didn't want the twins to get hurt. “What is going on?” I whispered to Chloe and she gave me a pointed look. “I'm sorry, I know you have no clue. It just came out.”“Let's get closer so we can hear them,” she said instead. “What? They are going to see us. Let's just hide here in the car,” I protested but when did Chloe ever listen to me?She took my hand, pulling me along as she sneaked around some cars to get closer. I didn't understand why they had to have a face-off in the middle of the parking lot. They were so exposed and that would get them in a whole lot o
LORRAINE'S POVI woke up with a pounding headache. I succeeded in crying myself to sleep. I walked to the window and noticed it was pitch black outside.I took out my phone to check if I received a message from them but there was nothing. Just the last messages we exchanged.I chewed my lip worriedly. Maybe I should text them. Yes, I'll do just that. This time, there was no excuse. I needed to unburden my chest from the guilt of abandoning them when they needed me. “Hi,” I clicked the send button. I pushed the phone away and buried my fingers in my hair, waiting for it to beep. Nothing happened. I waited for almost ten minutes but there was no response. My heart skipped.What if they got shot?I picked up the phone again and hit the dial button. This texting thing was unhealthy for my anxiety. I chewed my fingernail, pacing back and forth as I waited for any of them to answer. It went straight to voicemail. Oh, goddess! My eyes began to water. Just then, I heard a knock. I quick
LORRAINE'S POV“What do you mean you can't go to school with me anymore? We just agreed you would resume riding with me and now, you're saying this?” Chloe was pissed but this time, it wasn't my fault. “Do you really like suffering that much?” she fired. I shrank on the spot where I stood. This conversation wasn't going to be pleasant at all. She was misunderstanding me.If only she knew the heartbreak I was going through right now. “Do I like suffering?” My voice trembled. “My whole life has been an embodiment of suffering, Chloe. Until you opened up to me, I didn't have a reason to smile. Do you think I'm doing this because I want to? It's because I don't have a choice!” I sucked in my breath to keep my temper at bay. The rate at which my voice was rising would get me in trouble.Her eyes held no form of anger. Instead, they softened and it made me feel horrible.“When I said I can't go to school with you, I wasn't talking about riding in your car. I meant I can't go to school e