BOOK 1
Veronica Garcia, a smart and beautiful fifteen-year-old, had endured enough of her stepfather's abuse. One fateful night, during his drunken rage, she seized her chance to escape, fleeing to her abuelo's mansion for solace. However, her newfo...
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Veronica's POV
I didn't sleep. I couldn't sleep.
I don't know what time it is. I've never had a phone.
I hear footsteps outside my door.
Normally I would know who was walking around in my old home. Yes, I only lived with my step-father but he had friends over and I could tell what his footsteps sounded like. But this isn't my house. It's theirs.
I ignore it.
I get off the bed and walk to my bathroom. I need to take a shower.
I look in the mirror and the concealer has faded away. I quickly look away. I don't want to look at the bruises. They're disgusting. I take my clothes off and I accidentally look in the mirror. Bruises are scattered all over my body.
I sigh and turn around. I go into the shower and turn it on. If only I could wash these bruises and nightmares away.
