RAINE’S POVThe afternoon sun was setting when I finished up at school. My shoes clicked against the pavement as I walked to the car, waving goodbye to Chloe and Dave. Chloe flashed her phone camera at me one last time, probably for some dramatic caption like “College Raine Era Activated.” “See you tomorrow!” she called. I shot her a look, pulling my bag higher onto my shoulder before heading to the car parked across the lot. Otto, the driver, leaned his head out slightly as I approached, opening the door quickly. “Home, miss?” he asked, in a polite tone. I shook my head, sliding into the backseat. “No. Take me to town.” He blinked, adjusting his rearview mirror. “Any particular reason?” So he can go tattle to his boss? I rolled my eyes. “Just take me to town, Otto.”He nodded and, without another word, the car peeled out of the driveway. I slouched into the leather seat, pulling out my phone. My thumb hovered over my screen, instinctively checking my messages. There was still
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