Chapter 20

Have you ever felt that feeling when your heart sinks into your stomach and your throat turns dry just because your dad is looking at you like he’s ready to kick you out of the house if you make a single wrong move? That’s what I’m feeling.

I closed my eyes and gulped silently. Looking into Monic’s eyes, I knew it wasn’t good.

I turned around slowly as my nails dug into my thighs through my jeans.

“Oh hey...” I drawled out as I avoided any eye contact....