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Chapter 8

Author: Thessa
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ELARA

I make it exactly three steps out of the elevator before Jennifer catches me.

"Elara!" My supervisor appears out of nowhere, concern written all over her face. "Thank God. Are you okay? We were so worried..."

"I'm fine." The lie comes automatically. "health emergency. I'm sorry I didn't call."

"Is everything resolved?" She's studying my face, and I wonder what she sees there. Can she tell? Can she see the marks hidden under my clothes, the way my entire world has been turned upside down?

"Yes. All taken care of."

"Good. Good." She squeezes my shoulder. "Take the morning to get settled. We can catch up after lunch."

I nod and escape to my desk before she can ask more questions.

My cubicle looks the same as it did on Friday. Computer, files, and a coffee mug with a motivational quote I used to find inspiring. Photos on the wall... me and my best friend Elise at her art show, me at my college graduation, me and...

I rip down the photo of me and Lucas before I can think about it.

My
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