Talia's POV

I spent a whole day on my own, alone. Locked away by Vance in his basement, no food or water.

It was a terrible stay that brought back all the horrible memories that I tried to suppress.

I relived my life with Kael, with Vance, and the very little I've spent with Ken, which was predictably the least detailed.

It was a night that reinforced my decision. I didn't want to spend any more nights there.

“How are you coping?” I had dozed off a bit and it was Vance's voice that woke me up. He came to visit me, and left the basement door open.

“How do...