Neaera-At Stryker’s words, I dropped my phone, that I was holding. It crashed on the floor, causing everyone to turn to look at me. A look of pain flashed over their faces and they each tried to take a step toward me.Holding my hands up, I shook my head and took a few steps back. Feeling betrayed, I couldn’t stand to look at anyone right now. Needing to get away, I stumbled back before turning to run out the front door.“Nea!” Stryker called after me.As I ran away from the house, I looked over my shoulder to make sure I wasn’t being followed. Our parents were holding Stryker back. Actually, no, they weren’t my parents. The realization that I was truly alone in this world hit me.Once I was sure I was out of sight of them, I took a detour and made my way toward the forest. With tears in my eyes, I ran as fast and as hard as I could. My lungs were on fire as I ran, and I still felt as if I was on fire.At this moment, I wished more than anything I was in better shape. No matter what
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