SOLOMON

It was night time. Fires were being lit in different areas of the camp for warmth. Ayla avoided me for the rest of the day. But I saw her sneaking quick glances my way even when she thought I wasn't looking. I don't know how I can get through to her. I just want her to know that I've truly changed. I'm not the same bastard that hurt her. I want her to know that I would never hurt her again. But it's so hard because every time I try to show a little bit of myself to her, she shuts it down straight away.

I scratch the back...