Liana POV
Nothing registers as I lay in the back of Carol’s car. I cannot close my eyes. Every time I do, I see Brad’s face. My body is shivering so hard that my teeth are clattering. And my head is throbbing with the beat of a thousand drums.
“Hold on, honey,” Carol’s voice is gentle and comforting as she parks the car.
“We’re home,” she says softly. “Let’s get you inside.”
I will my body to move but nothing happens. I cannot even bring myself to speak. I am trapped in a trembling body.
“Liana,” Carol says urgently as she opens the back door and reaches for me. “You need to work with me, please. You need to get inside.”
“Ca … can’t mo … move,” I stutter through clattering teeth.
“Oh, dear goddess,” Carol sighs and I listen to her making a call.
I do not mean to be difficult or att
