Family: A Reform School Romance (Academy of Misfits Book 3) by Bea Paige

Author:Bea Paige [Paige, Bea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-01-19T06:00:00+00:00

23

Just over an hour later I watch Camden, Mr Burnside and Ford climb into the car Hudson sent. It leaves from the service entrance of the academy grounds kicking up dust and gravel as it pulls away.

“I’m glad Cal persuaded Mr Carmichael to let Ford go as well. He needed someone with him,” Sonny says as I stand like a cold, stone statue next to him.

I murmur my agreement, not able to voice my response. There’s so much I want to say but none of the words will form on my lips. I can still feel Camden’s grief tattooed against my skin, imprinted there for all eternity. After he was spent, Camden climbed to his feet and did everything he was told robotically. Not once did he look at me.

“Come on, we should go inside.” But my feet are glued to the ground as Sonny attempts to guide me back over the field towards the main building.

“You’re freezing, Asia. There’s no point standing out here any longer. Carmichael said we could take the afternoon off lessons. You’re coming back to my room,” Sonny orders, taking charge.

“I need to call my brothers first and Eastern should call Tracy,” I say eventually, on autopilot. My gaze flicks to Eastern who’s talking to Cal and Mr Carmichael. Feeling my stare, he looks over, giving me a pained look. He’s worried about his mum too.

“That’s a good idea,” Sonny cajoles, sliding his hand into mine, relieved that I’m finally moving at last.

As we head into the building a sombre feeling settles over us all. It’s almost time for lunch but I’m not feeling hungry. In fact, the very thought of food makes me want to hurl up my breakfast. I just want to curl up into a ball and hide from the world, from my actions and the consequences of them. This constant battle of trying to remain strong is taking its toll, but I force myself to straighten my back and take back what little control I have. Calling my brothers is the first step towards that.

“Mr Carmichael,” I say, pulling my hand free from Sonny’s hold and catching up with him.

“I’d like to make a call to my brothers. I need to check in on them.”

Mr Carmichael nods tightly. “Sure, use my office. Eastern is going to call his mum too.”

When we reach his office, Cal rests his hand on my arm. “I want to reassure you that your brothers are safe.”

Sonny remains by my side, looking between us. A nervous kind of energy fills the air. He thinks I’m going to lose my cool and take it out on Cal. I’m not. I feel empty. Cold.

Frozen.

I grit my teeth, forcing my mouth to move. “I can’t lose them…”

I leave that statement hanging in the air, not able to even allow myself to think the worse. I attempt to follow Mr Carmichael into his office with Eastern, but Cal steps in front of us both. He gives us a look that has my nerves prickling.

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