“Hazel if you decide to come out right now, I will spare you. But if I find you, then nothing can save you from me.” His voice alone was enough to send chills down her spine. It crawled under her skin.

She had only two options now. And both of them equally terrified her. She didn’t have the courage to step out and stand in front of him. But if he found her… the thought of his punishment was far worse. Her hands numbed as she pressed them against her mouth trying to silence even the smallest breath. What was her fault? The question screamed inside her head. This was her life. Who was he to decide how she should live?