Chapter 117

Ava's POV: I groaned as I awoke, the sun shining through the gap in my curtains rousing me from my slumber. Sitting up, I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and brushed my dark, matted hair behind my ear as I scanned my small flat. I did not have much money and I lived alone, but since I travelled a lot, I did not need a big flat, especially if it was just me living there. Looking around, I noticed my bedroom, the black sheets, which had become thin from my above-average body heat, covered the double bed pressed against the wall. I had no photos with me, my shelves were filled with either books or papers scattered throughout the rooms of my flat. As I stood up, I stretched and a yelp came from my slightly uneven lips as I felt my shoulder crack deliciously. I know you are wondering who I am, so let me explain. My name is Ava Gold and I am 17 years old and I have been living on my own since I got kicked out of school when I was 12. I know what you are thinking: what parent would kick their k