***Prisoner***

Emma stood outside Liam's door. Her hand raised. Ready to knock. But scared. Terrified.

Of what she'd find. What he'd say. What she'd broken.

She knocked. Soft. Gentle. "Liam?"

No answer. Just the sound of crying. Muffled. Raw.

"Liam, baby. Please let me in."

"Go away." His voice came through the door. Broken. Destroyed.

"I need to talk to you. To explain."

"There's nothing to explain!" His voice rose. Cracked. "You lied! You ...