Loving A Beast

Chapter 27

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Chapter 27

Aubrey's POV

Allowing my eyes to flutter closed I resisted the urge to burst into tears like last night and the three nights before ever since I passed out in the forest. At first I thought perhaps this was some sort of nightmare but after numerous pinches and a red arm I realized this was real.

Reality had been a cold slap in the face when I woke in my room surrounded by my parent's and Kelly -who looked like crap. For two days I was restricted to stay in bed but my body felt sore from the lack of movement so despite my mom's protests I started taking small walks around the apartment and with Kelly's help I can even went outside for air when my mom is practically sucking it out of me.

Other than the bump on my forehead my injuries were minor scratches and some bruising, but my mother made it seem like I had some flesh eating disease the way she dotted over me. Thankfully she had gone home today due to the fact that Kelly made up a lie that the landlord was going to kick us out since my mom isn't in the contract. I loved my mom but I needed some time alone to think things through.

The sound of the door knob jiggling snapped me out of my thoughts as my eyes flew open awaiting Kelly's arrival.

"So?" I asked just as she stepped into the apartment that had turned into a prison in some ways

Closing the door shut she shook her head and peeled her coat off. My shoulders slumped at the answer I expected, everyday it was the same answer but I hoped that it would be different today. Tangling my hands on my lap I found my throat tighten as a sob clawed up threatening to break what little hope I still had to pieces.

"Matt wouldn't allow it anyway." she said the sound of her heels clacking on the floor

"But I want to see him." I mumbled glancing up to see my best friend sit down beside me

Clasping her hand over mine she gave me a small smile "You'll get through this Aubs, you have Alex and me."

Nodding my head I knew my friends would stick by my side no matter what but it didn't make the pain of losing Hunter any less.

He's not dead, a voice argued

But he might as well be by how uncle Matt has chained him up in a dingy cellar with guards at every corner and food that was given to him twice a day, according to Kelly. I haven't been there yet because uncle Matt has forbid me from going near him and Hunter has refused to see me which hurt worse but I can understand where Hunter was coming from. He's probably drowning in self-loathing after he was transferred to the cell and for him to see me in my condition at that time would have done nothing more than make him hate himself more. Now I feel better and the bruises were fading, as the cuts had too but still he wasn't going to see me.

"How did the trail go?" I asked

I was banned from going to the trail today too but by none other than my dear uncle. It was the first one since this new information came forth. At least I got out of that hospital despite my uncle's barking in the lobby as my dad helped me out.

Kelly squirmed in her seat uncomfortably "It was quicker than expected."

"What do you mean?" I asked fearing the worse

Kelly looked up her eyes set on my face as if she were awaiting my reaction to whatever has just happened.

"Hunter pleaded guilty." she finally whispered