Chapter 59

Bella's POV

I thought maybe Louis was just in a bad mood that day but in the days that followed Louis's sudden change in demeanor, I realized that I was in a perilous situation. Several times, I was pushed to the floor and verbally attacked, and it was clear that I couldn't trust or live with Louis either. My priority shifted from recovery to survival.

I knew that I needed to regain my strength and find a way to leave this place, but it wouldn't be easy. I was confined to my room, and I had no idea who I could turn to for help.

During the moments when I was left alone in my room, I began to secretly practice walking. My gunshot wound still caused me pain, but I couldn't afford to remain helpless. For the sake of my child, I needed to be mobile if I had any hope of escaping this predicament and seeking revenge on those who had hurt me and Alpha Max.

I started with small, tentative steps, using the walls and furniture for support. Each day, I pushed myself a little harder, enduring the