Isla Or at least, that’s what I wanted to do. In my head, I hit him. Over and over again. Blood. Bruises. Confusion in his eyes. But in reality? My hands stayed glued to my sides, trembling. I clenched my jaw and screamed in my mind. Instead, I did the next best thing—I tapped my power button five times. Emergency alert sent. Rolin would come running soon. “Get the hell off me,” I said, shoving Alex so hard he lost balance and stumbled backward. His shock amused me for a split second. Jane rushed to his side like some dollar-store nurse. “Isla, just breathe, okay? Sit down for a minute—” “Don’t touch me.” I shoved past her, storming out like the floor was lava beneath my feet. My vision blurred, my chest tightened. Stay focused, Isla. Don’t fall. Don’t faint. Just walk. Each step felt like a war. The air was hot, too thick. My head throbbed, and my body ached like pins were sewing themselves into my skin. By the time I reached my car, my hands were shaking. I collapsed int
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