Maxine
I poured one more glass and called it a day. I didn’t want to overdo it, get drunk, and march over to Bran’s house to ask him why he yelled at me before I kissed him.
Why do I even want to kiss him?
I ended the bond for a reason. Why do I still have these strong feelings?
I changed out of my uniform and got it cleaned before choosing to use the hot tub my mom fixed, since it was a pretty cold fall evening. I took my iPad with me so I could read a book—just something about school.
I hadn’t relaxed into the tub for long before the doorbell rang. That was weird, no one should be here to see me, and my mom certainly wouldn’t ring the doorbell.
I stepped out of the tub and wrapped my robe around myself before heading to the front door. I had to peep to check who it was first, but
