Chapter 34: Atticus on Edge

[Atticus]

Evangeline has been suspiciously quiet lately. She’s up to something, I can tell, and knowing Evie the way that I do, it is something she doesn’t want me to know about. But at least she doesn’t seem angry anymore which means she is at least thinking about her actions.

Or at least one can hope.

I hit the track early this morning and ran an easy three miles. The obstacle course I made for Liliana is still in the corner, a little damp with morning dew but otherwise intact. I chuckle remembering how ridiculous she looked trying to make it up and over the cones.

She was in such a good mood afterward but then Evangeline had to ruin everything with the destroyed uniform.

I’m starting to wonder if Evie is going out of her way to sabotage my efforts.

Is our relationship even about us anymore, or is it about revenge?

When I return from my run, a letter from my family is waiting for me just inside the door. It’s from my sister, Janus.

Max,

I hope the year is going well.

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