Lindsey POV
I lay there in the dirt, feeling broken inside, blood trickling down from my wounds, surrounded by the petals and broken stems of the roses. I felt broken inside. Defeated. They had destroyed my spirit for the first time in forever with their bullying and torment. I heard barking and then Max came racing into the small clearing, nuzzling me with his snout and sniffing the petals with interest. I grimaced as I sat upright, staring sadly at the ground, blinking back the tears that threatened to consume me, and feeling the throbbing pain all over my face. Not only had Tiffany scratched me all over, but she'd scratched me pretty deep and I wondered whether I should worry about the scratches becoming infected. It would be just my luck. Max, sensing my anguish, gave a low whine an
