Sofia's POV Alex walked closer, my forehead beaded with sweats of terror. "You...you really shouldn't do this..." I begged as he grabbed my neck and Leyla giggled behind him like my life was some sort of comedy show for her. "W—what, are you doing," I begged as he continued dragging me outside. "You loved it when I was beaten by my father in front of these people don't you?" He growled as he dragged me outside. I let out a wince as he stepped on my fingers that were trying to hold him back from dragging me. "N—no—no please..." I begged barely able to complete my words as he dipped my head ununderwaterhis hands pressing down hard enough that I wasn't able to catch, hold, or even attempt a breath. My lungs were burning, screaming for air as I thrashed against his grip. The icy water

