Lindsay : Writing

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

A Chapter by Lindsay


She suffered no nightmares that night. The same dreams danced across her sleeping mind… and yet, they were not the same. Empty eyes and the sm..
Chapter 30

Chapter 30

A Chapter by Lindsay


She would never know how she managed to make it back home that night without her parents ever finding out. Even considering the drive—which took..
Chapter 31

Chapter 31

A Chapter by Lindsay


Ryan left. He stayed long enough to unstrap Aleda’s hands from the training claws and give her a few last pointers before telling her that he n..
Chapter 32

Chapter 32

A Chapter by Lindsay


The days passed. Classes went by. Each one was barely different from the rest. Mara renewed her efforts to set fire to the chemistry lab tables, desp..
Chapter 33

Chapter 33

A Chapter by Lindsay


“You still smell like blood.” “You need to come up with a better greeting.” Ryan’s nose twitched. “Well, you do...
Chapter 34

Chapter 34

A Chapter by Lindsay


Aleda walked out of the apartment in a kind of daze. Ever since that incident at the shopping center, the world burned at the edges of her vision like..
Chapter 35

Chapter 35

A Chapter by Lindsay


Aleda wasn’t talking to him. In fact, she was barely looking at him… Which was a unique trick, considering that she’d been pummeli..
Chapter 36

Chapter 36

A Chapter by Lindsay


Holidays were more or less optional in Aleda’s family. Winter Solstice might be celebrated, but Christmas could be safely skipped. The whole con..
Chapter 37

Chapter 37

A Chapter by Lindsay


“Aleda…” he said under his breath. “Yeah?” “…Go back to the bike. Now. Don’t run.” “A..
Chapter 38

Chapter 38

A Chapter by Lindsay


“Where did you go, Aleda?” “I-I was out,” Aleda stuttered. Papa crossed his arms, waiting. “With Ryan.” He rais..