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Chapter 26: Upset Aftermath

“Aurie! Aurelie!”

Aurelie turned and stumbled back up the hall.

Manager Clyde pushed into the room.

“Get her out of here!” he hollered. “What are you doing, Tobin?”

Aurelie ignored the sound of her name being called and the touch of Jace’s hand on her arm. Shaking him off, Aurelie stormed past her friends, barely noticing Anna’s look of concern, and causing them to scramble to follow.

“Please stop, Aurie,” Tobin was getting closer, calling her name over and over.

Once she exited the hallway, she broke into a run. Aurelie saw the outside doors and sprinted towards the freedom of the dark night. She charged into the fresh air and limped to a halt.

“Wait, please! Aurelie!” Tobin finally caught up and took her arm. “Listen.”