LEXIE
The morning after meeting Raven felt heavier than usual. I woke up early, took a quick bath, and put on one of my new cheap shirts with my jeans. I looked in the mirror and tried to smile.
*New day, same survival game, Lexie. Just keep your head down and don’t start any wars.*
I headed downstairs. The bar was still quiet. Mia was behind the counter setting up for the day. She gave me a warm smile when she saw me.
“Morning, Sara. Coffee before your shift?”
“Please,” I said, sliding onto a stool. “Make it strong enough to wake up my common sense. I think I left it somewhere back on that dark highway.”
Mia laughed as she poured me a cup. “You’re in a good mood today.”
“Fake it till you make it,” I replied, wrapping my hands around the warm mug. “It’s my life motto these days.”
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