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e system? He sighed deeply, knowing I was right. Jax wasn't going to win this argument. My mother could try to find me until she was exhausted, but I wouldn't give her the time of day. In my eyes, sh

s probably why gossip ran rampant in our hallways. It wasn't a big deal. I was used to people talking about me since they knew I lived with my aunt and my mother wasn't around. No one knew why, however, and it only piqued their interest in wanting to continue gossiping about me. My aunt bought us a beautiful house in a nice neighborhood that reminded me of the movie Pleasantville. It didn't take me long to discover that everyone knew each other in this city. Completely opposite to the hustle and bustle of Cleveland, where everyone kept to themselves. When she decided we were going to move, she chose the first place her finger landed on the map. Luckily, the hospital in Fort Worth was looking for a new RN, and she fit the bill, working all kinds of crazy hours, so I didn't see her much. Yet another reason I was grateful for my friendship with Jax. He also came from a broken home. His parents divorced when he was younger, and neither of them were around much, so we found family in each other. Pushing the thoughts aside, I drank more as I entered the forest I was unfamiliar with. It was almost like I was entering a different world. Tree after tree filled my surroundings as the forest came alive with the sounds of animals. As the smell of smoke and marijuana began to fade, I realized how deeply I actually was in 1 In the US there are several credentials to categorize nursing. A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for completing medical treatments as requested, as well as being involved in the diagnostic process. middle of nowhere. - Shit. - I whispered to myself, looking around. Hoping to find the sense of direction from where I came. I must have gotten lost, ending up in a hole. - Well, look what we have here. someone whispered behind me, making me stumble against a tree as he caged me with his arms around my head. - I've never seen you before. I would remember such a beautiful face and such an incredible body. - He said harshly close to my face, exuding the smell of drink and marijuana. - What is your name? I didn't recognize this guy, and the longer I stood there, the faster