Chapter 13 Alpha of The Blood Storm

I answered the phone as soon as she called. “Hello?” I said as I pushed my phone to my cheek.

“Hey, Aria, so much for calling me once you move in,” Joyce said. She’d been my best friend since we were kids, always promising one another to be the first to tell the other good or bad news. As life had gotten pretty real recently, it was hard to remember who I’d promise to talk to once I was on campus.  “How’s school so far?”

I took a deep breath, not sure where to even start. I could go on about the fistfight or my full-on make-out session with my professor or go into detail about how Rebecca would ruin my life at some point. “It’s been something alright. My new roommate’s as rich as they come.”

“Really? Be careful not to break any of her priceless belongings,” said Joyce.

“You’re right,” I laughed, looking around at how much stuff had been added to the room. “I’m happy you called, though. I need to ask you something.”

“Yeah, anything,” said Joyce.

“How was my parents? D