Sticks Don't Break Bones.Abigail's POV.My heart pounded as I darted down the corridor, my breath ragged. I was still in shock that Daniel had actually tried to kill me. It shouldn’t have shocked me as much as it did. I had expected his hatred—somewhere deep down, I knew it was there—but the reality of his murderous intent still struck me like a physical blow. My eyes darted around in fear, searching for a place to flee. The stables!I could hear the dark figures closing in behind me. My footsteps echoed off the stone walls, and the horrifying realization that I might die hit me like a wave. I turned around and saw the shadows approaching fast, gasping as panic set in. No, no, this was bad. I reached the stables and ran inside, locking the wooden door behind me. It was a flimsy barrier, but maybe it would buy me some time to say my last prayers.“Don’t come any closer!” I shouted, my voice breaking as I braced myself against the door.The pounding started almost immediately—harsh, i
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