Touch yourself.

Rain’s POV.

“Oh, hmm...mmm" I can’t help sighing the instant my body collides with the water. I throw my head up in the sky, enjoying the whip of the air over my face.

Thank fuck I got out of that room, else, I’d have choked.

I try to force myself not to feel scared about my father finding out. Right now, I need to enjoy the peace and quiet this stream offers.

I can hear the rhythmic caws of the crows and ravens. The birdsong soothing to my ears.

My life sucks always but this is usually my escape. Either I stay here in the stream, swimming until my limbs grow sore or I sneak to Killan’s place.

Well, now, Killian’s no longer in the picture. I’m all alone.

The distant music coming from the ballroom is clear evidence that I’ve lost him to my sister.

I always lose everything to Nadia. My life, my position, possession, you name. My sister is always in the spotlight. Our dad's favorite.

Remembering how my father locked me up, and the mock-smile Nadia sent my way while I was being taken away