Zoe POV

I try speaking to Lisa in a gentle, soothing voice, telling her that she's safe, that no one will hurt her, that I'm here to help, but she doesn't respond—just continues to stare at me with that frozen, traumatized expression, her eyes wide and unblinking like she's seeing something terrible that only she can perceive.

When I attempt to take a small step closer, trying to bridge the distance between us, Lisa's entire body goes rigid and she makes a ...