Kacie

We sit in silence for I don’t know how long but we don’t move. There isn’t anything but the sound of the waves outside and my haggard breathing.

“I will hurt you,” Clara warned. “Don’t try and fight me.”

I nod to let her know I’m not going to fight back. I can barely breathe right now, I don’t think I could handle another fight with her so soon after this beating.

With a sigh, she stood and turned to leave. I fought to swallow the lump in my throat. It felt like ...