Chapter 19

“Where have you been young lady?”

I stopped dead in my tracks and saw my mom standing in the middle of the living room. Her arms were folded in front of her chest and she had her poker face on. Uh-oh. Was she mad? I just got home from Glace’s place and a glance at my wristwatch told me that it was after 6pm. I’m dead meat.

I took a large gulp of air and smiled sheepishly at my mom. “Sorry mom. I didn’t think it would be this late. Glace and I were talking and...