After replying to say I can’t wait, I quickly send Chris a text telling him not to bother picking me up. I have the dress with me I’m wearing tonight, and I can grab a shower at Lu’s too. My stepbrother will definitely be pissed, but he’s always mad at me. A few days ago, after Kade dropped me off, I begged him to release me and lied that it was Luciella who drove me home. I have concealer hiding the faint bruises he left on me.