Liv;I barely slept that night. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Marcus’s face, that smug, confident smile, the way he had cornered me in the kitchen. I could still feel his hands on my sides, his lips brushing my neck, the weight of his body pressing me against the counter. My hands still shook, even now, hours later, and my chest felt tight as though I had run a marathon without moving an inch.I sat on the edge of the bed, Zoey sleeping peacefully beside Damon, oblivious to the chaos that had almost taken her from me. The storm outside had calmed, leaving only the soft patter of leftover rain on the windows, but inside, I couldn’t calm down. My stomach was in knots, my nerves raw, and my mind replayed everything over and over.Damon stirred beside me, his hand brushing against mine, and I jumped slightly. He was awake now, his eyes tired but alert. “Liv…” he murmured, voice low and thick with worry.“I… I can’t stop thinking about it,” I admitted, my voice shaky. I rubbed my arms
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