Marrying a Monster by Choice
That left Mom genuinely puzzled.
Seeing me cover my face without moving, Rosa threw several books at me all at once. "Since I'm dropping out, these books are yours now."
I was dizzy from this sudden surprise. Even though my head was bleeding, I didn't wipe it away. Instead, I carefully gathered the books and held them close.
In my previous life, I had earned a spot at the county's top high school. But Dad and Mom locked me in the woodshed the day before registration, letting Rosa take my spot.