016: A Hundred Thousand Reasons

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Trey lifts his head from his tablet, having the absolute audacity to look confused. "Why who?" "Natalia!" I snap, keeping my voice dropped to a harsh whisper so I don't get thrown out of my own shift. "Of all people, Trey! Why her?!" "Is there something wrong with Natalia?" "Yes! She’s Cherry’s best friend! You know–Cherry? The actual demon walking among us?!" A dark, thick brow lifts lazily. "Okay. And that's supposed to be a problem for me... why, exactly? He can’t actually be serious right now. Hasn’t he heard the stories about how vicious Cherry’s clique really is? They destroy people for fun, and Natalia is Cherry's second-in-command. From the looks of it, he couldn't care less. And boy, does that sting far more than I care to admit. Hot frustration burns behind my eyes, and b

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