Next Friday…That was great. I had a lot of time to prepare. I nodded at Axel, turning to leave. “Thank you.” And I did mean that. They were sending me to college when my own parents never even bothered to make a move. I was grateful, if not a little sore that they were desperate to get rid of me. “Rosette, wait!” Axel grabbed my arm, stopping me from going. I stood still, looking forward. “Would you look at me? Please?” “State what you want, Axel, or let go of me,” I said, smacking myself inwardly when my voice came out bitter. I wanted to go for cool, but guess not. “Rosette, we’re not trying to get rid of you, I–”I turned to him, my eyes hard. “Don't lie to me, Axel. Don't you fucking dare. The injury is sore, so don't try to rub salt in it.”I drag my hand away from his hold and he lets go, his eyes burning into me as I walk away. ***FRIDAY…I stepped out of the building, d
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