Sierra was trapped. She couldn’t move and panic filled her as she cringed. What was her father going to do now? She hadn’t done anything. She could handle the pain if she knew it was coming, but when it came out of the blue, she wasn’t prepared.

She began struggling, trying to get away. She knew it wouldn’t do any good, but she had to try. She couldn’t just give up and take the beating. She didn’t deserve it – she’d been good. She did everything he asked of her.

“Sierra, stop. Ouch! What the hell?”

The deep voice sent her panic over the edge as she kicked her trapped...