AUTHORS POV

Did She not Just escape Pedro and all the madness that came with him? Only to end up in the hands of a ruthless pimp? Tessa asked herself as she cradled her new friend.

Clarissa pressed her face into Tessa’s shoulder. “I don’t want you to feel pity. I just… wanted you to know.”

Tessa stroked her hair. “You’re incredibly brave. I wish I could help.”

She needed help herself.

As much as she tried to be calm, she was having heart palpitations and hoped clarissa did not notice.

Clarissa lifted her head, eyes glistening. “I know you will if you could. Your energy is just different. It’s...