Chapter 13

Hazel's POV

"Stand here, so that you don't get water all over." She instructed and went inside her office.

She returned a minute later and handed me a towel.” A perfect exchange for my wet running shoes.

"Thank you, ma," I replied, she was a kind woman. One of the few people who didn't treat me like dirt under their shoes.

She gave me another smile " You can sit close to the window." She suggested.

"I don't have a change of clothes," She said sadly.

" It's fine." Anything as long as I was safe from the torrent of the rain.

Shivers racked through my body but I held it in, not wanting her to get worried because of me.

I walked to a suitable spot, two seats opposite the window. " I'll be over here, ma." I pulled out a stool which creaked loudly as it scraped the floor. I winced we had been taught not to go against the major rule.

" I'm sorry," I whispered.

" It's fine." She waved me off and went to busy herself with other matters. She was probably preparing to close for the day when