Betty fled from the horrors of her childhood, only to face more challenges and appalling choices living on the streets. She waits to turn 18, to be a legal adult, free to make her own decisions, to be in control of her future. Just survive... a little bit longer. On a cold winter's night, beaten in both spirit and body. Betty collapses into some bushes ready to give up. Robin finds, what she first thinks, is a stray in her garden. She takes Betty under her wing, teaching her survival skills and providing the occasional respite. Robin's honest and caring nature helps Betty to begin trusting people again. But up until a chance meeting with Jonno, she didn't know what she was really missing out on in life. ---:-----:--- This is a sample only while I work on some other ideas, please leave a comment if your interested in hearing the whole story Plus don't forget to keep an eye out for my 5 Easter Eggs hidden away in every story. xxx---TRIGGER WARNING---xxx This story contains strong violence, abuse, sexual scenes, crime, drug use and other possible triggering scenes. Please be aware when reading.