Maxine Pov

“Come with me,” she said, leading me to a small garden outside the main building. In the center was a table set with flowers, a simple but beautiful display. I became scared, I was not supposed to be here or leave my cell. Liam would kill me if he found out.

“I thought you could use a change of view,” Elena said, beaming. “We can have our meals here sometimes, away from the dreariness of the cell.”

I felt tears welling up again, but this time they were tears of gratitude. ...