Chapter 23. Being Naked

Sophia’s POV

"You can ask Ben all about it. So gotta go! Have to call Sandra's mom after all. I'll wash your shirt and return it to you later on." I then swiftly ran, bypassing all of their questions before he could block my way again. Since he still needs to check on Ben, he would prioritize going to the clinic rather than chasing me. 

Thank Goddess, he really did just let me run away and swiftly pace to the clinic. I am now in my room and immediately tried to mind-link Aunt Cecil. I couldn't communicate with her at the clinic at all, as I was too suffocated by Xander's and especially Carter's angry pheromones. 

That was why I needed to calm down and go to a much more peaceful place. Brian was right; I was in a weakened state. I was just pretending and hiding it up until the very last moment that I was alone. It may be too rude to say