Ava’s POV

I sat on that roof for minutes, then something snapped inside me and I pushed myself up.

My knees popped and my back ached. I stood straight, shoulders back and chin up.

I took in a deep breathe and let it out slowly.

“I’m not done.” I whispered the words to myself. “No more crying and waiting for something bad to happen.”

I walked to the edge of the roof, looked down at the street, lights and passing cars.

I didn’t belong in that world where people lived normal ...