C10 Chapter 10: Cold Words

Winter stepped into her house quietly, cautious not to make any noise that would alert her step-mom. She did not inform anyone that she was going to be late from school that day.

"Where are you coming from?" came a sharp voice that knocked every wisp of air from her lungs and straightened her up.

"Uh, Carla, my school had a basketball match today," Winter said nervously