Laura Sterling
“Open this damn door, Aaron! I know she’s in there!”
Derick’s deep voice boomed from the other side, loud and full of arrogance. The knocking grew louder and more aggressive such that it made me flinch.
I froze on the bed, my heart hammering in my chest. Fear gripped me tightly. Just hearing his voice brought back every horrible memory .... the pills, the abuse, the helplessness.
“Please don't let him see me, he will hurt me...“ I felt cold shivers down my spine.
Aaron’s expression change into something cold, like a man ready for a war no one would win against him.
“I promised you protection, my little i***t brother can't hurt you as long as you remain in my protection.“
He remained cold and calm as he straightened up from the bed.
He walked toward the door with slo
