Chapter 39: Lisa

Mom kicked me, and I fell to the ground.

Despite my best efforts, I am unable to successfully repel her assault.

Over the past four days, all I've done is become wounded and worn out before going back to bed.

The cycle continues the next day.

"Enough, Mom. That’s hurts."

"You can complain or learn to defend." She said.

I stand up straight.

I take a step back to escape being attacked by her as she launches herself at me.

She kicked me again, threw me to the ground, and had me pinned down in the split second that followed.

"Urgh."

"Come on now." "You can do this," she insists.

"I don’t think I can." "Can't you have Marc train me?"

I had barely managed to get the words out when I felt incredibly weak in my legs. Unable to move further, I stay in my position and cry in agony."

"Sweetie, are you okay?"

"No.. something… can’t..ahhh…"

"Oh no." She exclaimed. It must be the mate bond kicking in, but your hunter gene is suppressing it.

"Marc. Ash. Tia." She yells for help, carrying me i