Chapter 2

*Two hours later*

His hand met my cheek hard. The fourth time. Then a fifth. Then a sixth. My Dad kept slapping me and slapping me. I wanted to slap him back. I've been through WAY to much pain already. DAMMIT.

Tears stung in my eyes as I felt more bruises forming. "DAD! STOP!" "You don't tell me what to do!" Then he punched my throat. I cried out. Why did Aden have to leave? I ran. I didn't know where to. I was just running. I need to get away from here.

Just then I ran, smack right into someone. I looked up & saw Jesse. "Anna what- what happened?" " Dad. That's what happened." He took my arm and hugged me tightly. I was breathing shakily. Jesse said gently "Come over to my house, Anna. We're gonna figure this out."