Rejected Under The Moonlight

ying. She balled herself up and cried herself to sleep. Ava's hair was a tangle and her eye bags were heavy

the ointment she had applied. She cleaned her face and went back to her room. She tu

s remarks appeared prearranged, since he only complimented Alora as if she were a goddess. Ava rolled he

rful memories. However, the anger she was experiencing at the moment eclipsed the happiness she had experienced in the past. Her room was littered wit

et out a loud curse, but the pain from the wound was insignificant in comparison to the anguish she felt

d fleeing away because she couldn't take the torment any longer. Ava wiped the tears from her face, realizing that leaving would be the wisest course of action because staying would just make

ds and would make her move tomorrow when everyone was busy celebrating. She didn't know if the choice she was making was the right one, but at the moment, all she wante

next

ions. She had already packed her backpack with enough food and clothing for her trip. Because the wedding was not until midnight beneath the moon,

buy flowers this time since she didn't want to draw attention to herself. She covered her face with a hood

s hadn't passed away when she was born. If her uncle hadn't abandoned her and fled, or if he had just taken her with him, she might no

ouldn't have to go through as much suffering if things had gone differently. However, that was not her reality. She was a broken friend

attacks and humiliations for so many years but now am worn out, I can’t take it anymore. I know that there’s nothing here for me anymore, so I have to leave this place while I still

ast time I will ever disappoint you ever again.” A strong wind picked up and blew acros

hat mattered was the plan ahead; she couldn't afford to look back, therefore it didn't

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k glance before heading out. Ava became curious about the union after hearing the loud howls that seemed to be coming from Moon S

observe from a distance. In an effort to blend in, she stood as far away as she could. The col

ing to let anyone hurt me like this, that’s a promise” Ava swore to herself that night. She turned he