A Thousand Lies

Chapter 40

So I've concluded that this book is obviously going to be longer than my other book. Which I'm not complaining about because I actually like writing this book. And I have plans for Temperances future. Some good. Some bad.

Chapter name: questions and threats

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Temperance

"WE GET BREAKFAST!" Kenli screams into my ear.

My tired eyes immediately flick open, the bright light of the room blinding me. I rub my eyes, trying to get used to the light. I don't know what time it is. But right away, I can tell it is early.

"Stop bouncing around!" I yell at her, irritated. She screamed at me to wake up so early when I could be sleeping right now.

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I brush through my tangled morning hair, and I cover the bruises on my neck and face with concealer and foundation Chris bought me. Although the abuse isn't near as bad as it was with my father, I still find myself angry that I have to deal with it.

"Perfect," I whisper to myself, proud of the fact that I can cover everything so easily. I put on a long sleeve shirt and leggings. Kenli walks into the bathroom with a baggy shirt on and sweatpants.

Brush my teeth and put chapstick on. As soon as I put the chapstick back down, Kenli grabs my hand and leads me out the door.

As soon as we step into the dining hall my body locks. My eyes scan the room full of people. I feel Kenli's eyes turn to me

"What's wrong?" She questions, concern lacing her facial features. I look at her and back at the crowd. Alec and his guys can be anywhere in this room. They could be watching me right now.

Knowing my old friends, there is a possibility that they are staring at me right now. I shutter as my brain begins to spin. I let go of Kenli's hand and steady myself on her shoulder.

"I'm gonna go get some fresh air," I let out a breathy whisper, placing my hand on my forehead. She thins her lips, nodding to let me know she will be fine by herself. I take one last longing look at the crowd before I turn back around.

I walk through the main room and out the front doors into the cold snow wonderland. I plop down on a bench and struggle to take in the freezing air into my lungs.

It is so cold I feel like my face is being stabbed with my tiny knives. Every breath I take stings. I close my eyes and slouch.

I can't do this. I just can't. It's too much for me. I open my eyes and bring myself to my feet. I start walking to the forest, hoping that I will find something worth looking at.

Soon I will realize that this is a big mistake.

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Alec

I sit in the dining hall surrounded by my guys and people I didn't know. "Zander, get Chris over here," I turn my attention to Zander, remembering how Connor said that Chris is here.

Zander nods and goes on his hunt to find Chris. I lean back, looking at my empty plate. I look up and see two girls walk in.

Then they stop. I watch them as one walks away while the other makes her way into the dining hall. The one that left looked very familiar. Almost like... no. No, she's not here.