Through the Pain (Whitsborough Chronicles Book 1) by C.A. Rene

Author:C.A. Rene [Rene, C.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-10T05:00:00+00:00

I’m leaning against the wall and watching Lisa post the roles on the message board beside the gym. My adrenaline is gone but my anger is still here and coursing through me. I need to fight, that’s my problem. I’ve never gone this long without one, it’s the only thing that relieves the darkness.

Britney and a few of the other girls are casting looks towards me, every time I catch her eye, she swallows visibly and drops her head. It’s not hard to feel the tension I’m exuding and I know it’s dark and thick with pent up anger.

I need a fight.

Vin is standing with Danny and a few of his other friends, all of them looking excited with anticipation. After our run I asked him to back off for a bit. He could read my volatility and did as I asked.

The roles are posted and I watch as everyone crowds the board. All except me and my moss-green eyed bane.

“Em, let’s check it out.” He holds out his hand, “then I’m taking you home. We’ll check out that box and figure some shit out.”

My anger subsides a bit and the darkness recedes a little back into my soul. I nod and take his hand as people are congratulating us and I deduce we have the lead roles. I read the board and see that Britney is playing my best friend and my understudy. I can’t feel a reaction, I’m so numb.

“Can we go?” I whisper. He’s so in tuned to me and hears over the excited squeals.

He nods and grabs my hand leading me outside. I don’t bother grabbing my bag because I have my cell phone in my bra and it’s all I need. I’m Adri’s ride so I do the most best friend thing by texting Travis to take her home. Maybe they can work through their bullshit.

Vin is leading me to his Hummer when I stop. “I can’t leave my car here. Marlana tried some shit earlier.”

He nods and we go to my car, his hands reaching out for my keys. Fuck, they’re in my locker. My head falls back and I close my eyes, irritation running through me.

Vin wraps his arms around me and brings me into his chest. “What’s the combo?”

“22,67,81.”

He jogs back inside and I lean against the car. I have to FaceTime Tommy tonight and tell him about the visitors, and I really should be feeling something right now. I’m about to learn more about my mother’s secret life, but there’s nothing but seeping darkness. She was the only one that could bring me out, and fighting.

I see Vin jogging back with my backpack that looks way overstuffed.

“I grabbed every book. I don’t know what you’ll need. I also told Anna you were having your time of the month and I had to take you home.” I lean forward and pull him to me. I bury my face in his neck and kiss him there lightly.

“I’m here for you, Em.” He says rubbing my back.

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