EVOLET
From a peaceful stroll to a shocking daylight banishment of my best friend’s family… I was left blown away by the way things escalated right before my eyes.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked Derby, holding both of her hands in mine.
We sat outside her home while Cadell and Trent where inside, carrying out justice with the place.
Derby lowered her head shamefully and said, “I’m sorry, Eve. I was ashamed to tell someone about my problems. It’s something I’ve been battling for years and… it was hard to get myself out of that shell and learn to stand my ground. When you have a family who doesn’t give a damn about your feelings, but wants to use you for their own selfish needs… It becomes rough.”
My heart sank on seeing Derby’s dull face. Her sadness made me weak.
“Goddess, and I t
