Chapter 43

Alana’s POV

My whole body was shaking uncontrollably. I slid down from the bed to the floor and drew my knees up to my chest.

My mind was roaming all over the place. What had just happened? What was this going to mean? Why didn't they let me explain? All of this could have been avoided!

I felt very hopeless. What was going to befall me?

I rocked back and forth, hugging my soaked self as I felt cold to my bones.

I didn't know when tears started streaming down my face. When I felt the extra wetness on my face I became confused.

Why was I crying? What had happened wasn't enough to provoke tears… or wasn't it?

A knock suddenly sounded on my door and I jumped up in shock.

Oh no.

I wiped my face hurriedly.

“Wh – who is it?” My voice was irritatingly tiny and shaky.

I cleared my throat. It couldn't be Ava. If it was her she wouldn't have bothered knocking. With that knowledge in mind I stepped forward more boldly

“Who is it?” My voice was still shaky.

“It's Maryann, I came to find out if I c