I got out of the shower and dried my body, to get dressed. I brush my short hair, look at myself in the mirror and feel a defeated sigh without being conscious. I put my hand to my mouth. I look terrible... So many things have happened these days, from the time Ethan threw me against a window and I ended up covered in bruises, to the time he slapped me several times for not doing what he wanted. And after so much abuse, my face has several bruises and other injuries that are taking a long time to heal. I feel awful... “Alice, are you ready?” Matthew asks as I get out of my room. “Yes, I'm coming…” Mathew smiles at me and shakes my hand. “You look beautiful. And you look more beautiful when you blush, you look like a little walking tomato.” I shake my head, this man knows how to make

