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But I also need a second to catch my breath. To push down all the fear swimming in my veins. It’s been three days since I last saw Vaughn, but I don’t for one second think he’s gone.
He’s simply biding his time, letting the fear get to me. The threats.
I hate him.
I hate him so fucking much but I don’t know how else to break free from his hold on me.
If I do this one last thing for him, I’ll finally be free to move on with my life.
I don’t even realise I’m crying until the tears drip off my chin.
“Get a grip,” I hiss at myself. I didn’t come to All Hallows’ to put down roots. I’m supposed to be passing through. Doing my time until I age out.
No one should matter to me here.
Except, they do.
Theo matters. Millie and the girls too.
For the first time in my life, I feel like I have a place in the world.
But it’s nothing more than a fantasy.
One that will never come true.
Thankfully, when I pluck up the courage to go back into my room, Theo is gone.
But there’s a note on my dresser.
Four little words that crush my heart.
You own me, sunshine.
See you outside.
T
* * *
“Ican’t wear that,” I say, staring at the dress Millie is holding up.
“What? Why?”
“It’s so… bright.”
“I thought it would bring out your eyes.” She grins, clearly loving every second of this.
“If I’ve really got to do this, I think black is more my colour.”
“Noooo, you can’t go with black. You need to make a statement.”
“I really don’t.” Walking into Theo’s party on his arm is going to be a statement enough.
I can already imagine people’s surprise—and horror—when they realise the girl from out of town is his date.
I can hardly wait.
Shoving down the bitter taste on my tongue, I walk over to another rack and thumb through the dresses, but nothing stands out to me.
