My Addiction

there was no way she could stay in Crow Vall

nto her home. Her parents had left it to her

he lock. Closing her eyes, she took several deep breath

e could allow herse

en. Rushing inside, she slammed the door closed, throwing e

oom. Her parents had been dead for y

bbed her suitcase, and started to fi

then it wouldn't be long before he followed. People were t

ly got any updates from anyone,

her stomach just

losed it, using as much strength as she could. Next, she

er family home, and even though Crow Valley had never ac

g in her haste to get away. Holding onto the railing, she felt a

ead her thighs, putting her head betwee

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tepmoms who attended the crafting class at the library, said.

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wealthy. I've heard it's not al

es that, why did

crime lord. Or a drug one. I tell you, you sh

a said with a sigh. "It would beat having to

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d and all of his buddies h

d said that name to her in years, or the other name, but they didn't n

es, and she lifted

ho accused him o

ancy about what actually happened tw

more meaning to their lives, but all she ever heard from them was

went straight to the kitchen. Logan and his frien

ge, the ink she had on her arm caught her attention. Never For

s a fresh wave of tears filled her eyes.

o point in waiting around. The longer she lingered

to get to her. To make her pay. She'd stayed i

h Logan back, he would be arr

ld have

f her house, locking the door. She turned to

They'd been able to buy this plac

ed to raise a family in a small town. Crow Valley was

nd they'd not considered adopting. Instead, t

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the street was a black four-wheel drive. She'd never bee

but this one looked like the kind in

her with ease. There was no point in