Chapter 15: Falling

“Where is she?” I can hear Haley’s screeching voice from the front of the house as I sweep off the patio out back.

“The wicked witch is back,” I mutter, and Sarah snorts a laugh as she walks out to set the outdoor table for lunch. It’s been a few days since I moved out of Haley’s. I was lucky enough to do it while she was away. But clearly, peace can never stay long, at least not where Haley goes.

“Prepare yourself.” Sarah whispers “She is staying for lunch.”

“Wonderful,” I say, turning to face Sarah with the fakest smile I can muster.

She grins at me and continues what she is doing. Sarah is the first person in this entire pack, aside from James, to treat me with any kindness. I like to think it is because she knows what it’s like to be in my shoes, but also maybe it has more to do with who she takes orders from. Not once have I seen James lose his temper or yell at his staff. In fact, I would almost go as far as to say that he goes out of his way to be kind to them.

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