Scarlett’s POV
Present
Reliving those moments made me break down in tears. “I didn’t know who to call; there was no one to help me, Nathan. I was all alone with them,” I sobbed, my tears soaking Nathan’s chest.
“I don’t know what to say. I know saying sorry won’t change anything,” he whispered, stroking my hair.
Flashback
He injected me with that substance, and my body instantly grew unbearably hot. The liquid seared through my veins, making me scream in agony. It felt like I was on fire. My head thrashed, my body writhing on the bed. Why was he doing this to me? I hadn’t done anything to deserve such torture.
“Ow!” I wailed. The pain wouldn’t fade.
“Death is too peaceful, birdy,” Hernandez sneered, standing up. “Let’s go, Bingo. Have the goods arrived?”
“Please, help me,” I be
