SANDI
The following morning, I woke before my alarm.
I dressed in jeans, a hoodie and a pair of comfortable shoes before slipping out of my room and locking the door behind me.
When I reached the kitchen, I grabbed a paper plate and began helping myself to breakfast.
Almost immediately, I felt the weight of several sets of eyes on me.
I glanced up.
Bella was glaring at me from across the kitchen.
“What the f**k do you think you’re doing, new girl? Put that plate down and get to work.”
I ignored her.
If she expected me to cower because she raised her voice, she was going to be disappointed.
I finished filling my plate, carried it outside and took a seat on the front porch.
“New girl!”
Bella’s shout followed me through the doorway.
I didn’t even turn around.
Instead, I tucked i
