Yvonne,I didn’t know Jerome had actually prescribed me that many medicines for the withdrawal. The entire day, even at the party, I felt that dull burn crawling under my skin, the restless ache in my bones, and the sharp cravings that made my throat tighten every time I smelled something strong. Even the wine, my old favorite, felt like it was calling me.Thankfully, I forced myself to drink orange juice instead. A small victory, but it stopped me from slipping. Now, after taking a few of the medicines, I glanced at Aurora and Dante.Surprisingly, not only did he avoid going to Pearl, but he had comfortably claimed my bed, lying sideways as if he owned the place, reading Aurora a children's book. It had been almost an hour, and he didn’t look like he intended to leave. His legs were stretched out, his shoulders relaxed, and Aurora was practically glued to him.Whatever. It wasn’t like I had a problem with it.I settled on the couch with a facial mask on. Aurora immediately noticed it
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