ALESSIA'S POV
I have no idea how I was able to scurry out of his deadly trap, but I was grateful I did.
I was at home since it was a Saturday evening, preparing to head to my Uncle's birthday party.
Standing in front of the mirror, fully dressed with make-up one, I shut my eyes, inhaled and exhaled, before opening them.
I was trying to get myself together and not let my cousin's words get to me.
I was sure they would be there with their friends and boyfriends, as we all attended the same college with Rachel and Lucas, but the feeling I felt within me was nothing short of dread.
I didn't want to go, and I don't have to go, but I couldn't help it.
Ever since the death of my parents, Uncle Williams and his wife, Aunt Lucy took me in and treated me like their child.
I was happy, but on
