Maxine Pov

I lay on my bed, my body aching and my spirit shattered. I was in serious pain and nobody was sent to attend to my injuries. Tears streamed down my face as I relived the humiliating training and the brutal punishment from Liam, using that embittered Linda. I knew it was all his plan and I hoped he was satisfied.

But then, the magnitude of the pain felt unbearable, and I didn't know how much more I could take.

Suddenly, the door to my room burst open, and Tobias walked in ...