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The next day Edward enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with Leah. They ended up talking some more about their hobbies and as it turned out both loved to read. The Native American woman even gave the mind reader some books to keep him occupied until he could afford to buy his own. While they weren't paid a lot Sam Uley did give everyone enough money to buy what they may need to survive and a little extra. It wasn't as if he couldn't afford it or anything. Leah figured it was his way of keeping the entertainers happy so they wouldn't leave because in all honesty he could be an ass hat at times well most of the time actually.

After breakfast it was time to get ready for the show and so Leah and Edward parted ways. They wouldn't be seeing each other until lunch where they had agreed to sit with the others so everyone could eat together and just chill out before the afternoon show. Edward was actually kind of excited for his first show. He would have a booth next to Alice where he would read peoples mind and in the afternoon part of the show if it was sunny outside he would be showing off his other unique skill by glowing like a disco ball. He hoped that he did alright because he really liked it here and he didn't want to be kicked out if he wasn't up to par.

The first half of the day went by rather quickly and Leah was getting ready to head to out to meet up with her friends. She had just spotted Edward heading her way when a little girl no older than seven and her father stepped in her path. She plastered on a smile not wanting to anger Sam if she was rude to one of the customers. Besides, it wouldn't be the first time that she had someone follow her after a show to ask her questions it was simply something she had grown accustomed to.

"Hi we are sorry to bother you, but my daughter didn't want to leave without seeing you again." The old man who was balding patted his daughter on the shoulder. "I hope this isn't a problem."

Leah kept her smile firmly in place. She kept up her polite façade because it was what was expected of her. "Of course it is not a problem. It's nice to meet the both of you. How can I help you?"

The young girl stepped forward with a bright smile. "Hi I am Susan and I love your wings. Do you think I could have a feather to take home? I doubt my mom will believe me if I don't bring proof."

"I would rather we took a picture instead." The winged woman stated not liking the idea of having to rip one of her wings out. When would people understand that her wings were a part of her and she could feel pain? Ripping out a feather would be like ripping out someone's hair it just was not a pleasant feeling. "I have a camera I can get if you give me a few minutes and I won't charge you anything."

"I don't want a picture I want a feather!" The child pouted stomping her foot and looking up at her father. "Daddy, make her give a feather!"

The man pulled out his wallet as he looked at Leah. "I am sure that we can work something out. How much is it going to take?"

"I'm sorry sir, but my answer is no." She went to turn away hoping to end the conversation. She had tried to be nice and look where that had gotten her. Just as she was about to move away from them she felt a pressure on her left wing as the man had grabbed it and jerked her backwards pulling out a handful of feathers. Leah screamed as the feathers were torn off of her body and she could feel blood pouring down her back caused by the harsh way they were ripped from her body. "Let go of me!"

"Shut up freak and just give us what we want!" The man hissed as he jerked her back again this time causing her to fall to the ground as the little girl climbed on her back and started clawing at her wings.

"Get the fuck off of her!" Edward came running at the man and tackled him to the ground before getting up and pulling the girl off of Leah. He helped her to her feet and wrapped his jacket around her shoulders. Blood covered his hands when he pulled them away and he turned towards the man. "How dare you treat her like that? She told you no and in case you don't get what that means it means you cannot have what you want. I suggest you take your little brat and get the hell out of here before I beat you black and blue and teach that kid some manners. You will be lucky if we don't press charges!"

The man grabbed his daughter and ran off not wanting to face the consequences of his actions. The mind reader then turned to Leah and noticed blood soaking through his jacket. "Come on let's go back to my trailer and see about stitching you up. I can't believe they would do that to you. You really should press charges against them you know. They should not be able to get away with this."

Leah winced in pain as he helped her back to his trailer. "Pressing charges would do absolutely no good. Do you honestly think this is the first time something like this has happened? The first time it happened I was all for pressing charges, but Sam wouldn't hear of it. He told me it would be bad for business. Besides, nobody is going to care what happened to me. They don't care about a freak and that is what I am. It is just something I have grown used to and eventually you will get used to it as well."

TBC….

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