Carol’s POV My heart felt like it weighed a thousand pounds hearing this story and my breathing was constricted. “I don’t understand,” I whispered. “Who was that woman?” “We aren’t sure,” my mother admits. “But she was terrified and all she asked was for us to take you and care for you like yo
I nod. “Okay,” I agree. “Let’s try. But maybe after the championships. It’s coming up soon. We only have another week before then and we should really focus on practice.” “I agree.” The next several days go by as a blur. Practice is intense as always and I spent a lot of time in the office man
Carol’s POV “Great job everybody! You all practiced amazingly!” Coach Bower praises the team as everybody returns to the locker rooms. I did some last-minute work in the office before I went home with Aiden. He was quiet for most of the drive which worried me. “What’s on your mind?” I ask him,
“I think I just need some time to think. I’m going to spend the night with Fiona,” I tell him, getting out of the car. “What?” He asks, quickly getting out after me. “Are you serious?” “Yes,” I tell him, storming inside the house. He doesn’t bother to stop me; I pack a small bag and head to Fi
Carol’s POV By the next morning, I was feeling a lot better. I went home to get ready to leave for the stadium; the game was tonight so I had to get ready to be at the stadium by mid-afternoon with the rest of the team. Aiden was already awake and dressed when I returned the next morning and my he
Could I really be as special as he thinks? The pink glow soon vanishes just like it always does, but I can’t help but remember the strange dreams I’ve been having. “It’s coming! Your destiny awaits! You must be prepared!” I swallow the lump in my throat as I wonder if that has anything to do
Carol’s POV I don’t know what time it is when I wake up. But when I opened my eyes, everything was dark. Panic consumed me when I realized I couldn’t move my arms or legs. They were bound together, and I had something in and wrapped around my mouth. Whoever took me gagged me. I let out a distres
“Just hurry up. I don’t want to hit any traffic.” Tears pricked the corner of my eyes as the man neared me with the needle. He grabbed my hair and yanked me forward, exposing my neck to him. I shuddered from his touch, hating how his greasy hands felt on my soft skin. I clenched my jaw as his face