SEVEN

LAURA

There was just one thing on my mind and that was getting away from my toxic husband as fast and as far as I could.

It was the only thing that was necessary at that moment, as I was dealing with something far more greater —Fear.

I could feel my hair stuck to my sweat-soaked face, as the evening was hot or rather it was from the adrenaline that was pumping through me vigorously.

Deep in my chest, I could feel as my heart pounded without a pause.

As my pace slowed down from me becoming weary, all I thought of was stupid I had been all this while, hoping that Delvin would change for the better.

He never did, despite those nights of tears after I had been violated by this man that should love me, he never at one point looked at me like I was something he could have an atom of feeling toward —And I was done dealing with all of it.

I rested my wrists on the top of my head, trying to catch my breath while my eyes unwillingly coasted the darkening wood.

All I had was my sight and scent