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Laying in my bed, the heavy maroon and gold comforter engulfed me and I pulled it up closer to my face. I could still smell the scent of my lavender body wash and shampoo lingering on it. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡur7QEiWMpZ
It had been two days and all I had managed to accomplish was laying in bed and using the restroom. My stomach was still queasy from that encounter and the thought of food repulsed me. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ZRs842Fg9
Reaching across the bed, I managed to grab my cell phone that was on the nightstand and slowly brought it up to my eyes. Three missed calls from my Mom and ten from Tessa. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡZMSnRO8qUW
"Ugh. I don't want to talk, just leave me alone," I huffed, placing my phone face down on the gold pillow next to me. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡTon1f1kbOJ
The sun was peeking through the blinds, filling the room with its warmth as intriguing balls of light started dancing on the ceiling. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRI3kR7mwo
My mind wandered back to Sebastian and what happened to him. The only probable guess was that he was dead. That was the only rational explanation as to why I was alone that night and he hadn’t contacted me. My heart skipped a beat as I continued thinking about him, my vision blurring as tears welled up in my eyes. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwapT1d2s7
"Unless he's a coward," I thought snarkily. But what kind of man would do that though?" I mentally added.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlwlnLnHXb
Two loud knocks on my bedroom door interrupted my thinking. Irritated, I growled at the door and yelled, "What?" It was probably Tessa or Mitchell. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡr92acm1kJy
"Veronica, can I come in?" An unfamiliar voice asked.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡIg4TFXVS0n
"Who are you? Get out of my house!" I screamed, jumping out of bed, grabbing a baseball bat by my nightstand, running to hide by the side of the door. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0YJwk7iHOf
"Tessa let me in, it's Erik, Sebastian's friend."copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgoVqAisU1
Now was I curious. I opened the door hesitantly, peeking through the crack to make sure it was really him. To my surprise, it really was him, standing at the door and smiling, dangling the key I gave to Tessa in my face.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Di5wX2rQ3
She would die for this. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡPR1ynlFF3u
"Wh-why are you here?" I stuttered. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWKjRbU9EP
I truly didn't understand why he would just show up to my house uninvited. My stomach dropped and I looked down at my feet. Something must have really happened to Sebastian. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFstKYrNqi
"Veronica, can we sit down for a minute?" He asked politely while doing a once-over on me. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡQf9ROxdtdh
I looked absolutely horrendous. Quickly smoothing my hair out with my fingers, I curled a high bun on my head, securing it with my black hair tie. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8dJr4Ulez
I showed Erik to the small separate sitting room that was attached to the master bedroom. It was filled with a tan couch that took up half of the back wall. Next to it was a glimmering glass side table and a lava lamp. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqeDUYBmL2
I pointed to the couch and sat down nervously. Erik was quick to take a seat next to me and quickly surveyed the room, taking in the scenery. Interrupting his curious gaze, I nudged his shoulder with mine. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBhOt5mHzz
"Hey Erik, I don't understand why you are here. We don't even know each other." I questioned him bluntly. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡYyHbh8gcuv
"I know," He hung his head, staring at his feet. "I’m here on Sebastian’s behalf." copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFV0iQYUcJ
My heart felt like it stopped beating for a moment, leaving a void in my body. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQleFPk1wU
"He would like it if you would come back to his house with me so he can explain what happened the other night." copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvshHJqXWU
"He's alive? That son of a bitch," I growled at Erik, anger overpowering my once aching body. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHApHTfGNr
Moving sideways on the couch to inch away from him, he put his hands up in a helpless gesture and stared at me with sympathy. His eyes stared deep into mine as a sense of lulling and calmness washed over me. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKiLYXAjZ7
"Please Veronica, just come with me and let him explain. I promise you will understand." He begged, desperation apparent in his voice. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzCFRjphhl
Acting like a defiant and stubborn child, I crossed my arms over my chest and purposefully looked the other way. "Nothing he says to me will ever change what he did. He left me alone with WOLVES! Do you understand? WOLVES!" I screeched. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡcL3MaKFqrt
Pain welling up in my eyes and the butterfly effect returning, "He is nothing but a coward. Tell him to piss off.” I whimpered. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRdaDc7ev6
A look of complete shock fell over Erik's face before his lips turned upward to a form a slight smirk. He was either amused by my response or didn't know how to take in my reaction. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJGYpxiOOz
"You're a feisty one, huh?" He said his smirk widening. "You and Sebastian are perfect for each other. I'll wait here while you get ready, I'm not leaving without you."copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡa1ldOwYuWp
"What are you going to do, kidnap me?" I laughed. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOgbYTo67U
With every single trace of humor wiped away, Erik looked at me with a straight face. "If you refused to come, that was the plan." Holding his arm up, he directed me towards the bathroom.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡctDTr2qJRf
There was no point in fighting Erik, he wasn’t the one I wanted to yell and scream at anyway. Sebastian better have a good excuse for leaving me alone and breaking my trust. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1gFf4bdy7
I grabbed my clothes off the dresser and stomped into the bathroom, turning around to look at Erik before sticking my tongue out at him. Juvenile, I know, but it was the only thing that came to my mind.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡDwVTHUN50V
"You better keep that tongue in your mouth." He remarked. copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcoD6QGwAx
"Yeah, yeah." I muttered, closing the door behind me.copyright protection30ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTz2zP7K2F
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