Everlys POV

I feel someone lightly shake me. I open my eyes, instantly feeling a pain in my neck from my sleep position on the couch. Looking up I see my Father, looking very awkward "um..." He trails off as I sit up

He's already dressed in a blue collared shirt and khakis, his dark hair is combed over, eyes looking around "Clara asked me to look at your back, Fay called this morning and wanted to make sure you were healing ok" he says and I nod, still trying to wake up

"Oh...alright" I nod and stand

I pull up my shirt a little exposing my lower back and I feel him pull back the gauze a little. I wince seeing that it still hurts "it looks better than yesterday, it seems to only be a first or second degree burn by now" he says and I nod, not really knowing what to say

"Ok, thank you" I say and pull down my shirt

"She brought over more gauze and cream if you need it" he says and picks it up form the coffee table, handing it to me "I've got to go to work..." He looks me up and down "will you be alright?" He asks shifting on his feet

My eyebrows lift and eyes widen hearing him "yes... I'll be fine" he nods

"They're coming to clean up your room, they are going to rip it all out and redo the walls and floor...we'll have to buy more furniture" he says and I'm almost positive this is the most my Father has ever spoken to me

"Alright, sounds good" I smile with closed lips and he nods and walks out

I'm left in a quiet house, to keep my mind off of things I redo my gauze. When I look in the mirror I found that my dad was right, it did heal quit a bit. My mom texted me and told me the contractors should be here around eleven and it's ten thirty. I know I can't stay here, I've literally looked out the window a million times trying to catch a glimpse of Victoria or Maddox. What could they be doing? What did they do last night? I know how she can be...did he fall into her trap? He asked her to stay. What about Peter and Lena? Would they do anything about it?

I sigh and shake my head forcing my tears to stay in my eyes "stop it Everly" I scorn myself and walk away from the window.

I throw my hair up and look down at my T-shirt and shorts...not like I can go and change. Maybe I can go to the mall and buy a few things, I have some money saved in the bank and I really don't want to ask my parents for money.

I go upstairs and make myself look half presentable. I keep my hair up, some of the strands falling into my face but I don't have the need to fix it. I apply concealer under my eyes, the darkness not appealing but it was hard to sleep last night. My skin is pale, paler than usual, almost sickly. My eyes look a dull grey but I stop my examination and head out.

I get out and into the garage to realize something, how the hell am I going to get anywhere. Usually I would ask Scar or Logan to come with me and drive but that's obviously not going to happen. I look at Victoria's red mustang in the drive way and bite my lip, debating.

You know what? Screw it. She doesn't need it, she's busy with- I shake my head. I grab the keys from the counter and swerve out of the driveway, forcing myself not to stress about any of the horrible shit going on.

I stop at the bank and get two hundred dollars of hard earned money out and head to a furniture thrift store. I found a vintage and cheap night stand and matching dresser. It's painted cream and chipped around the corners. Small and delicate vines are painted on it as well, growing up the side, it's pretty enough and cost $90. I also find a lamp for $7. I called my Father and asked him to pick it up before he comes home, seeing as Victoria's car won't hold it but his truck will. He says a simple yes and that my Mother had already found a bed frame, comforter, and mattress for me and it should be here in two days, I just hope everything matches.

Heading to the mall I only have around $100 left. I cringe a little at that but I have to make due, everything has to be pretty cheap...I wish I at least had some of my clothes from before.

I couldn't help but look around whenever I went into another store. I wasn't in the protection of my pack, I know Scar can't get back in there but she's out here in the human world... no one knowing where. I try not to think about it but I really wish I had someone here with me...maybe I can call Lena and she can meet me here? I shake my head, no I don't want to bother her. Instead of being paranoid I shop quickly and make sure my senses are on high alert.

Walking out of the last store I have four shirts, a pair of jeans and two shorts. It's not a lot but it's all I can get, I'm leaving with $8.76. The rest of my money gone. I'm hoping maybe my parents will help me maybe get another outfit or two, God knows they get Victoria an outfit for everyday of the year.

I stop by the food court and grab some food before I leave, just trying to stay busy. I watch people while eating, there's a lot of interesting characters. Every time I see a couple I can't help but fawn over them. But before I can either cry or get angry I look away and go back to eating.

I stand and throw my garbage away, picking up my bags and head out to the place I wouldn't call home. I put the bags in the back seat and start up the car.

I'm back to the pack before I know it, my brain not letting me think about anything but Maddox. Even with Scar, the person who tried to kill me, I'm still thinking about him.

When I get into the house three men are walking down the stairs, one I know is the dad of my classmate, the other two younger but still apart of the pack. "Hi Eve, how are you doing?" The dad, Gary, asks and I smile

"I'm doing good thank you" I smile politely as they reach the bottom, carrying tools

"Good to hear, it's crazy what happened to you" he says and I nod

"Yeah who knew Scarlet was such a coock" one of the boys say and my eyes widen...so the pack does know now

Gary nudges him and scolds him, I just shrug, the other guy not saying a word "well we have the base done for your room, we had to practically tear the whole wall out connected to the outside but we salvaged it and put up new drywall for all your walls and ripped out your carpet and replaced that, the ceiling is tomorrow's project, the electrical was hard to replace but Jimmy-" he nudges to the quiet guy "got it fixed up for you, and your parents said they'd have a light and fan for us to put up. We'll finish within the next two days" he says and I smile gratefully

"Thank you I really appreciate it" I tell them and they all nod, Gary with a smile, and they all walk out.

I listen in and I'm alone...where is Victoria? Is she still over there? My heart drops at the thought. I walk up the stairs and am happy to be met with a fresh room, the burned blackness all ripped out and an empty, unfinished room to replace. I step in and my steps echo. I sigh and look at the plastic covering what once was my window....the window I'd see him through. They didn't say when that was going to be replaced, I hope it's soon.

I look over to see I do still have a closet, it doesn't have a bar in it so I just put my bags of clothes on the floor for now. For a moment I just stare out, my heart feeling heavy. I feel...so alone. Who do I have? Scar is gone and hates me, Logan left this morning to try and find her. My parents and sister ...well that ones obvious. And now Maddox, within a day I became nothing to him. Maybe I should talk to him? Ask him what all of this really means. I know in the beginning I wondered if he felt something for her, because of how he treated me, but then I thought...

I hear the doorbell ring and I raise an eyebrow. Who would be here? I hurry down the stairs and open the door. It reveals a short brown headed girl who I think is in my English class "hi Eve" she smile and I return the gesture

"Hi Elizabeth, how are you?" I take a shot in the dark at her name...I'm pretty sure that's it

"Going good, I heard what happened to you, are you alright?" She asks and I nod, still not really used to people asking how I am and being polite

"I'm alright, almost healed" I tell her and she nods

"Well that's good, anyways I have the homework and class work you've missed" she says pulling out a stack of papers from her bag and handing it to me

I take them and smile "oh thank you"

She nods and waves "see you around"

I shut the door and look through the papers, getting a headache just thinking about doing all of this. Might as well get to work.

I go into the living room and get to work on everything. I have to go to school tomorrow, I can't handle anymore makeup work.

By the time I wake up it's dark, my papers and binders are scattered across my lap. My parents are already a sleep and when I slip upstairs to see if Victoria is home her room is empty and I wince, knowing she's probably still over there.

I get my mostly finished work and place the sheets on the table, pulling up the blanket. I fall back asleep trying to forget the reality of my life.

A/N

Hey guys sorry for the kinda boring chapter! Got to have a little filler, but hope you guys enjoyed. More twists coming soon!

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-Madi