ARIA’S POV

Each time I opened my eyes to this room, I was reminded that I was still here — trapped. The pain never left; it clung to me like a shadow. I didn’t even know how many days had passed since that last encounter with Liam. All I knew was that I was tired. Tired of feeling helpless. Tired of waiting for something to change.

Eva barely came around anymore. Neither did Liam. In fact, I rarely saw anyone. Even though I wasn’t locked up anymore, I couldn’t bring myself to step ...