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Sunlight streamed through the curtains , casting a warm glow across my bedroom .
I stirred , my eyes fluttering open as I gradually came to consciousness .
For a moment , Iy still , enjoying thefort of my bed and the peaceful quiet of the morning .
It had been weeks since I’dst set foot in school and today will mark my long – awaited return .
I stretchedzily , feeling the dull ache on my back .
Although I had healedpletely , I still felt an asional twinge on my back .
I trudged to the mirror in my room and stood before it , gazing at the girl who stared back at me .
The girl who left school all those weeks ago was not the same one preparing to return .
A soft knock sounded on my door before it was pushed open .
When I turned , it was my Nanny , Miriam at the door .
Her eyes widened when she saw me and
immediately , she rushed to where I stood .
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“ L dear , are you sure you should be standing ? Remember … ”
“ I’m fine , Nan ! ” I replied with a smile “ Honestly , I am .
I feel better than I have in days plus I’ll be going to school today and if I ever need to catch up on school work , I have to resume today .
”
“ Your healthes first , L , ” she sighed steering to the bed “ How about you resume next week ? I already spoke with your teachers and a lot of them are willing to let you retake most of the tests done in your absence .
”
“ That’s why I need to go to school , today .
I cannot miss another of those mid – term tests , remember our exams are around the corner , ther a lot for me to catch up with .
”
“ Fine! ” she sighed patting my hand gently “ But how are you feeling … ” she paused as if contemting if she should ask me or not .
“ When you first arrived , you looked so … sad , broken , worn out and maybe it’s just my imagination or I am worrying but … what happened when you got home ? Do you think you can tell me
now ? ”
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“ I already told you , Nan ! ” I rose from my bed and crossed the room to my reading table , stuffing my school bag with books .
“ I disgraced my parents at the G and I decided to disown them to save them from
further embarrassment .
End of story .
”
“ You already told me that , but how did you get injured ? ”
I had deliberately skipped that part because for me to be in the Northern Forest which was far away from home , I must have been on my way to the White Mountains .
But I didn’t want to keep the truth away from Miriam .
She was my best friend and we always tell each other stuff .
Still , would she believe me
told her I had found my
mate and he was the Lycan Leader ?
“ I’ll tell youter ! ” I gave her an apologetic smile “ When I’m ready and that’s because I do not want to lie to you , so , please don’t press any further .
”
“ Fine ! ” she sighed rising from the bed too .
“ Hurry up then , we don’t want to bete for school today .
”
An hourter , I came out of the shower and reached for my phone , intending to check for any messages
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from Nathan but my heart sank slightly as I saw he still
hadn’t read my text sincest night .
We’ve been in constantmunication since I left
Blue Ridge but for some reason , he has been silent since yesterday .
“ Odd ! ” I thought to myself wondering what could have happened .
Maybe he was busy with Pack Patrol or his Alpha training and hasn’t had time for his phone .
Pushing aside every worrying thought , I moved over to my wardrobe , pausing as I considered what to wear .
Today , I wanted to make a statement – I felt free for the first time in years and I’ve done something a lot of done – I disowned my teenagers wish they could h parents .
A smile settled on my face as I rummaged through my clothes , rejecting the baggy sweaters , oversized hoodies and jeans I’d once hidden behind .
Instead , I selected a fitted ck leather jacket with silver zippers glinting in the morning light .
I paired it with dark wash skinny jeans that hugged my curves entuating my lean figure .
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For my top , I chose a deep crimson blouse with a subtle V – neck , that hinted at my cleavage .
The fabric was soft against my skin , reminding me of the newfound confidence I carried within .
I turned my attention to my long chestnut hair , gazing at the prominent Silver stripe on the hair .
It has always been a source of ridicule from my ssmates because of how weird I always looked with it .
I’d often kept it pulled back in a messy bun or hidden under a beanie but not today .
I took my time , carefully straightening each strand until it fell in glossy waves over my shoulders .
I proceeded to apply a lightyer of makeup , nothing .
too dramatic but just enough to enhance my natural look .
By the time I was done , barely recognized the girl staring back at me .
Grabbing my backpack , I made my way downstairs .
As I entered the kitchen , my Nanny looked up from the pot she had on the stove , nearly dropping the spoon she had in her hand .
“ Moons ! ” she gasped , her eyes wide “ L ? Is that you ? ”
I couldn’t help but chuckle , feeling at ease at her
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reaction .
“ Yes , Nan … it’s me .
”
She shook her head , a smile spreading across her face .
“ You look … different and in a good way .
Grown up .
I hardly recognized you .
“ .
“ Thank you , ” I replied .
“ I think it’s time I stop looking like the girl with the world’s burden on her shoulders .
I disowned my parents , what is the worst that can happen to me now ? ”
“ Well , your new look suits you but … don’t you think it’s a bit too much ? Are youfortable like that ? ”
I stared at my outfit risking augh .
“ This is the mostfortable that I have ever been and today is the day I stop hiding , ” I added grabbing a slice of toast from the counter and an apple .
“ I’ll meet you at the café after school , ” I called behind my back before slipping out of
the house .
Twenty minutester , I wanted the ground to open and swallow me .
Everyone was staring at me … not in the humankind of ‘ She’s hot ‘ or ‘ Who’s that girl ‘ kind of way but in the ‘ What did she do ? ‘
Still , I marched forward .
Everything had changed since that day since my father had found me soaking wet
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in my school corridor , humiliated by my ssmates .
I had faced dangers , far greater than school bullies .
I had found my mate , even if he had turned out to be cold and cruel .
I had stood up to my family and had liberated myself from them .
And today , I was going to liberate myself from the foment of my ssmates .
I took a deep breath as I approached the school gates , with my head held high I strolled into the building .
Whispers followed me as I walked down the hallway to my locker , some people pointed at me , while others gawked openly .
“ Is that L ? The freak ? ” they whispered .
“ The girl who was always hiding in corners and crying in the bathroom ? ”
I grabbed a few books for the morning lesson and continued to my ss – let them stare , I thought .
I was used to it already .
I had just settled on my desk at the back of the ss , ignoring all the whispers around me , when Mrs Caldwell , our English AP teacher arrived .
She cleared her throat , silencing the chatter .
“ Alright ss … ah ! L ! ” she said with a genuine smile on her
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face when she spotted me “ Are you back ? We called
your guardian and she said you had something urgent to go do at home .
”
“ Yes ma’am ,” I nodded shing her a smile “ I’m d to be back .
Sorry , I left without any prior notice .
”
“ No worries , dear .
I’m d you’re back .
Anyways ! ” she turned her attention to the ss .
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“ Today , we’ll be diving into Margaret Atwood’s ‘ The Handmaid’s Tale ‘ and I want us to focus on the themes of power dynamics and societal control .
Who wants to start us off ? ”
A few hands shot up , but to everyone’s surprise , including my own .
I was among them , for the first time .
Mrs Caldwell’s eyebrows raised slightly as she nodded in my direction .
“ Yes , L ? ”
I took a deep breath before I spoke .
“ I think one of the most striking aspects of the novel is how the concept .
of freedom , or rather , theck of it .
The way , the author portrays Gilead’s oppressive regimes shows how easily personal liberties can be stripped away under the guise of protection or societal good .
”
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“ Yeah , and it’s not just about physical freedom .
Mental and emotional control is just as important , ” Jessica one of my ssmates added .
“ Excellent points , L and Jessica , ” Mrs Caldwell nodded approvingly .
“ L , would you like to borate more on what Jessica said ? ”
Just as I was about to speak , a knock sounded on the door of the ssroom and the student counsellor Ms
Hayley ushed in a young man .
“ I’m so sorry for interrupting , ” she rushed to the middle of the ss with an apologetic smile on her face .
“ We have a transfer student today , let’s wee
him … ”
But it wasn’t the transfer student that caught my eye .
Behind the transfer student , stood a tall , lean man with salt – and – pepper hair and piercing dark eyes , dressed in an impable suit , lookingpletely out of ce … R
He looked strangely familiar , a chill ran down my spine as I continued staring at him , unable to look away .
His lips curled into a smile as our gaze met and held .
Who was he ?
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