CHAPTER 83

AVA:

I knew that I had drawn a battle line with what I did the last time.

I wish to tell you all that this was a dream but no, it wasn't. I defeated my husband yesterday and didn't let him hit me and my next action is going to surprise everyone.

I emptied an almost empty glass of wine, my eyes brimming with tears. I didn't expect my life to be so embarrassing but embarrassing or not, I had to embrace it.

It was my life and no one else owned it. Besides, the people who turned me this way couldn't blame me for what if did because they can't deny that they turned me into who I am right now.

I wasn't heartless to those who did not deserve it.

Today was Damien's birthday and I am in my room, locked up for fear of being harmed in any way. If there was anyone who knew how vengeful Damien was, it was me.

A knock on the door interrupted my train of thought and I was forced to stand from my sitting position.

"Who's there?" I asked, uncertain of who it was that was at the door.

"Open the goddam