Chapter 40
- I descend the stairs with my bag. It’s Monday, and after the events of Saturday night, I’m not looking forward to school. I don’t want to see Eric. I want to hide until my heart goes back to loving only Xavier, but I’m unsure if that will happen. I keep dreaming of Eric telling me I love him, and all those dreams feel so real that my emotions are a mess.
- I sigh and head into the kitchen to see dad sitting by the table feeding grandma. I haven’t gotten close to her since the incident, even though Raina says it is safe as long as I wear the necklace. Mom doesn’t want me to risk it, so dad has to take care of grandma with her gone.
- “Good morning, dad. Morning Gran.” He looks up with a smile, but grandma, of course, doesn’t respond.