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I stood outside in the freezing cold, shivering uncontrollably because I'd rather be out here than surrounded by the evil men in there.

I was being overwhelmed my thoughts; they weren't making my decision any easier.

I can't hurt Haze. I don't want to hurt him like the way Ace hurt me so for that reason I'm choosing Haze.

Ace is toxic. He's broken and damaged, impulsive and reckless, selfish and cruel. I don't even have one bad thing to say about Haze. He is a good guy.

He's the right guy and he's the safe option.

I stared up at the stars that shined so brightly above me. The stars were so beautiful. It was nights like these that made me want to live. I felt cold air move in and out of my lungs, it felt almost therapeutic to appreciate for just a moment that I was alive.

It's a lot. Everything's a lot.

Then, without warning, I felt someone grab the back of my neck roughly. "The Vipers" someone hissed making my heart pound. I saw my father's hand and I immediately whimpered in pain; I