The Broken Raven - A Paradox Of Two Worlds Series Book 1

Chapter 28- Raven

The evening was magical. Clay's head rests on my chest when I awaken. I recall how he made me smile the previous night. I run my fingers through his hair and smile. They informed me that he wouldn't ever fall in love. What brought us here, then? He leaves me gasping for air, and the thought of him being gone hurts my heart. Unfortunately, as Logan enters, this moment ends even though I don't want it to.

"Clay, get up. Satan's spawn just pulled up," he exclaims, his voice filled with rage.

"Jesus Christ!" Clay replies as he gets out of bed and rubs his hands over his face.

"Guess that's my cue to leave," I say, getting dressed. "By the way, I'm borrowing this shirt!" I smile, looking at Clay. I throw my romper into my purse, slip on my heels, and wrap my belt around my waist—the perfect outfit for the walk of shame.

He sighs and replies, "No, just stay here."

"Not happening," I say. I gather my belongings and leave. They continued chatting about how Sloane will freak out when she sees me, while Brie stands behind Logan as I exit into the hallway. I squint and move in the direction of the entrance. Sloane is waiting outside when I open the door, looking like she's about to slaughter me.

Great, here we go, I think to myself.

"What are you doing here?" She asks through her teeth.

"Just leaving," I respond and walk past her, she grabs my arm. It felt as though an electric shock had been transmitted from my body to hers. I pull away, startled by the sudden jolt. "Don't touch me," I say firmly.

"Ouch, you stupid bitch." She says; I look at her, not knowing what to say. I have no idea what just happened. "What the hell is your problem? And why are you here? You're just a one-night stand for him. It's a bad look. Let me make myself clear. He is mine."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realise there was a "property" sign on him. To be fair, I'm not the one who arrives at a guy's house in sleazy fashion. Everyone knows how easy you are; where is your pride? You ought to feel embarrassed." She yells that this is her final warning to me to keep away from Clay as I turn to leave. As I go, I give a wave. As I walk away, I can feel her eyes burning into my back.

Clay is shouting at her to leave him alone, but she's dug her claws into deep already, and it won't be easy to get rid of her. This girl is too fixated on him, and I don't have time for games like this, so I can't do it.

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I immediately get into bed when I arrive home. I'm reminded of the previous evening by Clay's aroma as it leaves his shirt. I need to take this off and shower.

My head starts to pound as I get to my feet. "Ahhh!" I scream as I fall to my knees. Holding my head, the pain starts to subside.

I take a deep breath. "What was that?" I say to myself. "A shower will do me some good."

I'm lost in contemplation as the hot water flows down my body. I use cold water to shave my legs by that point. I exit while wearing a towel around me. As my head begins to pound, I turn to face the mirror. I get the impression that a monster is hidden in my reflection. My eyes flicker, but this time I wasn't dreaming. I lean in to look at my eyes as a voice in my head says,

"Hush, baby, hush." The voice whispers. "You're the only one who knows I'm here."

Panic overcomes me, and I drop to my knees. Pain radiates through my skull. Finally, it stops, and I'm able to head to my room. I'm going crazy; I have to be. I take a few moments to calm down and then get dressed. I hear something fall; the book from that book store is on the floor. I pick it up and examine it. I need to know why I have this book, so I grab my bag, the book and put my shoes on, and head out the door.