Chapter 20. A Glimpse into Their World

The first day of her 'rehabilitation' was tame and rather enjoyable, to Carla's surprise.

She had left her and Mark's home (house, it was so easy to confuse) when the sun was sitting lazily in the sky, both teens still bashful after yesterday's unexpected kiss.

He had not talked about or addressed their sudden moment of intimacy since they had pulled away with flaming cheeks and stutters, and she refused to do too so what it meant was left to fate.

At the door of Beta's home, Aria greeted her with a strained but excited smile and Carla wisely did not comment on the bite marks that covered her neck when they hugged.

"I was so worried about you," the amber-eyed girl confessed as they pulled away, "I thought for sure he would change his mind and kill you or something just as gruesome."

Aria's pretty face looked tired beyond her years as she looked Carla over.

"Don't worry, you're not getting rid of me that easily," the blonde teased and turned at the