As a young child, Ashlyn was abducted from a local park whilst playing with her twin and older brother. For 10 years, Ashlyn survived with no more than a roof over her head. She dealt with the repercussions of living with alcoholics and drug addicts for carers, until the police show up at her doorstep. A few days of research was all it took to find Ashlyn's mother, helping her to be reunited with her family. Only, she wasn't going back home to live with her mum, her five brothers and stepfather are there too. Ashlyn has to learn to live her life in a new environment, whilst dealing with the anxiety and trauma consequent of years of abuse. Her family, which were once not a part of her life, quickly become her everything. Number 1 in the Rising out of the Abyss Series Sequel: Rising to the Surface

"I'll kill you fast, I would say you won't feel a thing," he shrugged. "but that's total bullshit." Enzo said. His blue eyes turning to hate. He hesitates, stopping mid air with his gun. "Just do it already." I say weakly. I'm so done. At least I can die, knowing Reese has a family now. A family I wish I can say goodbye to. Enzo puts the gun down, smiling mischievously. "No, I won't kill you today." He tilts his head to the side. "I'll make you suffer, just like Thomas suffered." He whispered the last part. And with that, his fist connects with my jaw and I black out. * * * He hides something. I have too many secrets. I'll do anything to know them. She can try.