Chapter 19

Kiara:

“Bloody hell” I hissed opening my eyes. My head killing me with a headache, I reeked of alcohol. It being the first time I’ve had any of it in two years. I had stopped drinking when I grew older, finding no pleasure in doing it anymore. It bothered dad at times that I would reject the wine offered. But I knew that it was better when I didn’t. At least someone was always sober to stop him from getting in trouble.

The door to my bedroom opened and I tried raising my head to look at who was entering. But my head felt like it weighed a ton. Forcing me to keep my head on the pillow and taking my other pillow and throwing it over my head.

“Relax sleeping beauty, Nikolay just sent me here to bring you Advil and a glass of water” Maddie giggled removing the pillow from my face. I glared at her and she smiled innocently. Her smile devious, but I was still angry with her for telling Nikolay that I seemed upset when I fell asleep.

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