Chapter 17 | The Book

Penelope

The trip with Violet was good, but it was also overwhelming. I have never been in a place like that before and I'm still processing all of the things I experienced.

I was overwhelmed by the kindness of the many things that Violet, or well, Donovan, had bought me. I don’t know how much money we spent, and I don’t think I want to know.

But one thing I learned about Violet is that it was best not to argue with her. Once her mind was set on something, there was no changing it.

I thought it was weird how she randomly decided that it was time to leave. I didn’t mind; I was tired after our many hours of shopping. I never would’ve expected to run into somebody that I knew, though, and it was a nice change for me.

Mr. Brighton was always one of my favorite people to be around back at the academy. He was one of the few that actually seemed to care about me. He was my personal trainer, and he always asked how I was, complimented me, and made me believe in myself. He never seemed co