Page 5 of Petals of Blue, Part One (Wilted Duet #1)

FELIX

Me: Hey!

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Me: Look, I know we weren't as close like the others, but I really need your help.

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Felix : If this is about the other three, don't bother.

Me: It's Aunt Linda's new boyfriend, asshole.

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Felix : Can't help you, babe. You know how to throw a punch. Peace out.

Me: What the fuck, Felix?! He pushed me and I swear my door rattles at night. What if he gets in?!

Sent as text message.

That was the final nail in the coffin. Erica Bennett died eight months after moving from Seattle to Tacoma, Washington, but her story didn't end there.

The happy, lovable girl I used to be ceased to exist the night her aunt’s boyfriend dislocated her shoulder, and she had nobody to turn to.

For eight months, Erica lost her sunshine. Then it returned in the form of a sad, blonde little girl.

At eighteen years old, Erica became Blue. Blue may have been depressed and terrified, but she fought to survive, even if it was only for Violet, the girl now in her care.