Beyond - Volume 1 (YA Paranormal Romance) by van der Lee S.P

Author:van der Lee, S.P.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

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For the first time in many nights, I don’t dream of a car accident, but of a kiss with Damian in a very small room.

When I wake up the next morning, all I can think about is eating as many sweets as I can. To deal with my cravings, I take a banana out of the fruit bowl and see my mom standing near the stove. She’s making eggs and bacon. I sit down at the table and keep my eyes on her. I wonder if she’s going to say anything, but she remains quiet. Her movements are stiff, and the expression on her face makes me cringe.

With care she puts the pan on the table, not even wincing at the sight of me, and in awkward silence we eat our breakfast. The eggs are burnt, and the bacon is so tough that I have to grind my teeth on it. I get some milk from the fridge, and I’m pouring it in a glass when my mom breaks the silence.

“Where were you last night? I was worried about you. You should’ve been here much earlier. You should’ve come home straight after work. You didn’t even touch the dinner plate I left in the fridge.” She seems as calm as an eye in a storm, staring at the skin she’s peeling off an apple.

“I was at Simon’s, Mom. That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you, but you wouldn’t listen. I forgot my keys, so I had a bite over at his place. Why are you being so difficult? It was only eight o’clock.” I gulp down the milk.

“I don’t have to explain myself to you,” she snaps and takes a bite of the apple. “You do.”

“Why can’t I just be a regular teenager, living in a normal house? Instead, I have to deal with this. You’re always acting weird. I’m worried about you too, because of your paranoia,” I growl.

“Raven.” My mom turns her head at me, frowning. “That’s not your concern. I told you, I try to do my best, and you’re my number one priority, but you have to follow my rules.”

That’s it. I’m done with her and the fights we always have. Her attitude and behavior enrage me.

I storm up the stairs, pack my bag and fetch the helmet. Then I bolt downstairs and yell at my mom that I’m not coming back for the next few hours. Stomping out of the house, I heave sighs and slam the door behind me.

Who does she think she is? I’m not some helpless little girl who needs to be home at six ‘o clock. I can take care of myself, but she doesn’t even let me try. Instead, she decides to act all stubborn and tries to force me to bend to her will. Well, I won’t let her.

With big steps I walk to the garage and get out my mountain bike, while still holding the helmet in my hand. I’ve got to get away quick, before my mom sees me.

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