I was screaming but I didn't know until he covered my mouth. And the next thing I knew, I was releasing and I felt something warm spray over my back.
I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing, and as I did, I felt Aiden's weight shift off of me. He pulled me into his arms, his lips brushing my forehead as he whispered, "It's not over, Daisy. Not by a long shot."
As I stepped out of the room, the crisp morning air hit my skin, still warm from last night. My feet moved quickly, my mind clouded, but before I could take another step, a sharp voice cut through the silence.
"Sleeping beauty finally awake?" Neena's tone was condescending.
I stuttered, fumbling for words, my heart thudding in my chest. “I—I was just—”
She stepped closer, her presence suffocating. "How does it feel, bein
