Amira's POV

As Skyler's words began to register in my mind, my eyes widened. Those venomous words kept running through my head, causing me to gasp. As my ears began to ring, I gripped the bedsheets tightly in my hands, trying to catch my breath. Tears streamed from my eyes, and no matter how hard I tried to pinch myself awake, I remained in the same cruel place.

"Amira, Amira, please come on and breathe for me," I turned my head to the side after hearing distinct voices.

He instructed me to take deep, steady breaths while gripping my shoulders. My hands instinctively circled around Skyler's neck once I had...