Ava's POV

It hurts. It hurts.

The pain and soreness from the inside of my body tearing like that made me unable to calm down even in my dreams.

Maybe it's the uncontrollable anxiety that comes with physical pain, but in my dream I was in a hurry to do everything, from rinsing out the cup, to throwing away all my clothes, to getting home before it gets dark.

Remember, it has to be quick!

I even dreamed of Kate, who was standing less than a meter away from me looking at me, wearing a ragged cotton dress.

I subconsciously wanted to go up and take her hand, but the...