After listening to my story and offering me comfort, Ricky and Rosie stepped out of the room to give me a moment alone. I appreciated their kindness, but my nerves were frayed. Every creak of the floorboards, and every distant sound outside made me jumpy. I couldn’t shake the fear that Faruk would somehow find me and drag me back. And I knew if I went back this time I was going to give in. And there was one looming problem “my heat”.
I was still clutching my tea, trying to calm my racing heart, when a knock echoed through the house. Panic surged through me. I scrambled to my feet and hid behind the counter, my breath coming in short, sharp gasps.
"Sasha, don’t be afraid," Ricky called from the hallway. "It's just a friend."
I stayed hidden, my body trembling. The door creaked open, and
