Zelda
I made my way toward the kitchen, trying desperately to ignore the pain that still radiated through my pelvis.
Every step sent another sharp ache through my lower abdomen.
I bit down on my lip.
I couldn’t let the girls see how much I was hurting.
I couldn’t let anyone see.
Not after what had happened with Caleb.
Not after the conversation in Kayden’s office.
My future was suddenly hanging by a thread because Caleb had been more concerned with his own gratification than with what might happen to me.
I pushed open the kitchen door.
To my surprise, the room was already spotless.
At least one thing had gone right today.
“Zelda. Nice of you to join us.”
Bella’s sarcastic voice immediately grated on my nerves.
I turned toward her.
“Not today, Bella.”
She folded her arms.
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