In The Dark1111

Mothers were supposed to love unconditionally. Mine didn't. In fact, she tried to kill me on my thirteenth birthday, when she saw just how different I was. My dad saved my life that night. He also took her away on an extended vacation, leaving me with an ever-absent uncle. Five years later, solitude was something I lived by. I had to because I was different and people tended not to cope well with the unusual. In fact, they hated me for it, were even scared of me because of it. I thought I was meant to live alone, until Isaac Grey took notice of me. He changed my life, taught me I wasn't the only one who was different, and I didn't need to be alone. But with love comes sacrifice and then pain. Could I ever escape living in the dark? In The Dark is created by Lila Rose, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Author Warning – adult themes, 18 plus, abuse, violence, sex scene.

Lila Rose · Fantasy

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55 Chs

Chapter Forty: At Least You're Not Dead

Jezanna helped me to the bathroom. She stayed that time because from my swaying, I couldn't convince her I'd be safe enough in a shower on my own. Not that she got in with me; she stood silently by the door. I turned off the water and Jezanna handed me a towel. I tried to be quick drying myself, but there was no hope in that. My body still ached too much with every move. I got out with the towel wrapped around my body, and the first thing I saw was my reflection in the mirror. MaryJane had done a wonderful job on me. I was covered in bruises and scratches.

At least you're not dead.

Well, there was that to be grateful for.

Jezanna helped me dress in a warm hooded jumper and tracksuit pants. I tied my wet hair up in a ponytail and looked to Jezanna's concerned face.

"I'm all right." I gave her a small smile.

"I know you're not, Leila. We can do this another night. I can tell them all to leave."

Scoffing, I said, "Yeah, right. No, it's better to get it over with. But thanks."

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