It was my first day back to school since being kidnapped. My parents had increased security everywhere; the academy had tripled its guards. As per their wish, I had two bodyguards following me wherever I went, even in the academy, considering that's where I'd gotten kidnapped in the first place.
My parents were now afraid of every step I took away from them. I wouldn't be surprised if they were waiting for me in their vehicles right outside. They didn't want me to return; they said it was too risky. I chose to do it because I wanted to be near Atticus. He wouldn't be able to remember me if I was nowhere around to remind him of us.
I was no longer living with Atticus; since he wasn't aware that we were married, I would have to stay with my parents for now. It wasn't easy knowing that th
