Avannah's POV
"You will not leave this house starting today! Try to escape, and you will never see him again!" my dad shouted, slamming the door shut behind him.
"Dad! Please, no! Dad!" I cried, yanking at the doorknob, but all I heard was the click of the lock.
I didn’t even know if I had any tears left. My thoughts were consumed with him—wondering if he was okay after falling off the bed trying to stop my dad. I was furious. What was so wrong with us being together? We’re not related by blood. Yes, there’s an age gap, but love doesn’t follow rules like that. We’re both single, and we won’t hurt anyone—so why was he so opposed? Was it simply because he never expected me to end up with him? But I could feel his love—it was real, deep, and true.
I walked weakly toward the bed. Hunger, e
