~HAZEL~

It was day five since the incident, and I was in a far worse condition than when I first started. My body was trembling with exhaustion, and the numerous bruises I had sustained from the recent attacks were deeply purple and swollen, making it almost impossible to stand without feeling dizzy and weak.

I was uncertain whether I would remain conscious by the end of this week, given the severity of my condition. When Ashton finally saw me again, I feared I might be completely ...