Chapter 11I had a peaceful night’s sleep. It was like my body knew that I was going to be safe, that it was okay to relax and simply allow myself to recharge. It was unexpected but I was grateful for it. No more unnecessary stress. When I woke up. I was obviously late. Completely ready to bash Taranis for hoarding the bathroom and breaking my precious rules, I sit up in bed and rush to the bathroom. I was about to bang on it when the door opened. “I um-” I begin, not sure where I was going with this.“Didn’t expect me to get ready on time did you?” He put his towel over his shoulder as he shook his head a little to set his hair. He looked different. He looked very different. “You… dyed your hair?” I notice. He looked surprised, clearly not expecting me to notice it.“You can’t tell me it doesn’t look good.” He murmured as he fixed a few strands of hair in the mirror with a grin, he looked back at me, the smile still plastered on his face.My heart skipped a beat.Not fair. Not fa

Chapter 13 I’m not sure how I ended up in this position. In fact, I was under the impression that Aria did not like Taranis at all, considering how she told me to be careful of him while counting all of his supposed sins. She had brought a friend along, a tall muscular blonde guy. Either she didn’t notice or is ignoring the fact that he is completely smitten with her. He was like a golden retriever puppy, fetching whatever she wanted him to get. She wanted a coffee? He would say, “Be right back, my queen!” and come running back with the coffee. Of course I might be exaggerating a little. I can’t help but admit that I was a little jealous of her skills. She makes friends easily, all guys are into her. My first impression of her was that she might be rude or snobbish because she’s tall and pretty, with a great figure. She wasn’t either of what I had expected her to be but.. How could I put it? It was a privilege, that’s the best I could say. I wasn’t exactly judging her for it. People

Chapter 15I wake up, feeling exhausted and tired. I was not sure why, maybe it had something to do with the throbbing headache I had. Anyhow, I was grateful that today is Sunday. Yeah, I look around at my surroundings, as if I was searching for someone. My room was empty, which was exactly how I wanted it.Next to the bed on the table, there was the bottle and a jug of warm water. I could tell from the condensed particles on the glass, making it slightly foggy. Did he warm it up for me? I put the water in the glass and take my med. That's it, I’m going to start to work out from tomorrow, I can’t handle bad cramps. If I had gone home this weekend, dad definitely would have put me through a grilling training session for a few hours. I’m glad I didn’t go home yesterday.I eat some cereal and take a shower. There was a knock on the door. I get up and go open it. “Do you even know what time it is?” Aria complains. It was her and Dani, waiting outside with an impatient look on their fa

Chapter 16I noticed the hand that took away the glass. It was covered in red abrasions and bruises, especially around his knuckles. As if he had just come back from punching someone. I didn’t dare comment on it. What would I even say? Besides, I think the alcohol was finally starting to kick in, or did his eyes have something to do with that, I wonder. I hadn’t eaten much before the party, I think that’s why the alcohol was starting to hit like a ton of bricks being thrown at me. I felt the urge to spout whatever nonsense that came into my mind without any filter, which I now realize is very dangerous.Very dangerous. I better keep quiet. I should.But I was just having way too much fun. The exhilaration. It felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I felt light.“Uh. Maybe 3 or 4?” He said honestly. I grab another shot and Taranis takes it away. AGAIN.“But whyyyyyyy.” I whine, drawling it out. He seemed surprised. “That’s enough. You’re drunk already.” He puts th

Chapter 18“You deserve to be here. You know it.” He took out the gag in my mouth and untied my wrists. I rub them together, it was painful and red. “I hurt you?” He took a good look at my hands. “It will heal, my sweetpea. Welcome home.” I took a good look around. I was here again, the cabin. I was sure I left it. I was sure I wouldn’t have to go through this hell again. How did I end up here ? “Sienna used to make me breakfast every morning.” He pointed out. “I- I’ll do it.” He pretends to be nice but he is actually psychotic, I have lived with him long enough to know that. I can’t make him angry. The scene shifted, blurred along its edges and folded in on itself. I felt like I was falling through a huge vortex and when I fell, I realised I had been pushed. He lowered himself on me to stop me from escaping and wrapped his hands around my throat. “Why? Are you trying to run? You can’t run away from me.” He shouted in my face, multiple droplets of spit sprinkled on me, I closed