*Claire*
I winced as I rolled over in bed, still feeling the extent of my injuries from Amanda. It wasn't anything serious, especially after Avery paid extra care to my wounds and made me a special serum that would take most of the pain away. She warned me that I would probably be feeling the cuts and bruises well into the next day, but the serum would at least help me get a night of good sleep.
She seemed frustrated with herself, apologizing for not stepping in sooner. I assured her that it was completely fine because it was me who stopped Avery each time she tried to come to my aid.
Even though Amanda beat me, she wasn't able to beat me into surrender. I wouldn't let her win and get her way. If Amanda thought that would make me leave here, she was wrong.
I had worked so hard to earn
