Lovely Shattered Secerts by Abbey Easton

Author:Abbey Easton [Abbey Easton]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abbey Easton
Published: 2022-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Wren

Four Weeks Earlier

I leaned against the white pedestal sink as I gazed at myself in the mirror. My hair was wet from the shower, soaking into my tank top, and dripping onto the tile floor. The boxed dye job I’d done on my hair wasn’t the best. As I turned my head, some of my blonde peeked through the light brown. I took a steadying breath as I stared at my wide-eyed face. My skin was paler than usual, my nerves making my limbs shaky and restless.

I couldn’t believe the time had come. I was doing this. My heart fluttered as I thought of Jay. He’d been such a good friend to me, and I was going to miss him. This night wouldn’t be possible without him, and I was so grateful I’d had the chance to meet him that night when we’d both escaped to our adjacent balconies for some fresh air. I was glad I’d been brave enough to break the rules. I wasn’t allowed to go outside without permission.

I gathered my thick, damp hair to one side of my head and braided it. It made the uneven color less noticeable. I didn’t think I needed to change my hair color, but Jay had encouraged me to do so. If Cain came looking for me at the bus station, I wouldn’t match the description he’d give.

Thinking of Cain had a spike of terror shooting through me, but I fought it back. I had to do this. It had been too long and if I didn’t get out now, there was no telling how far he would go. I had loved him once, but that seemed like a long time ago.

I finished my braid and secured it with a hair tie. I glanced at the watch Jay had bought for me. Almost time. The watch was cheap but pretty. I’d had to leave my phone behind in my apartment. Once settled somewhere, hopefully I’d get a new one.

I thought of the money Jay saved up for me and the backpack of items he’d put together along with the bus ticket. Tears sprang to my eyes. He’d helped me so much, from the goodness of his heart. Simply because I’d chosen to confide in him, and he wanted to help. I’d never be able to repay him.

I clenched my jaw, looking at myself in the mirror one more time. I lifted my chin. This was it. This was finally the night I’d stand up for myself. I’d take control of my life and not let him dictate who I could and could not be.

“You can do this,” I whispered to the girl in the mirror. And then I turned away, heading for the door and stepping out into the open-concept living room.

I froze. Every muscle in my body locked up in absolute horror.

No. No. This could not be happening.

But there he was, staring at me from one of the tall stools at the bar top counter. Cain Landry’s eyes were as black as the night sky.

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