Disclaimer: This book is meant to encourage and empower abuse survivors, but it is a true story with some details and scenes that may be hard to read for some. All names and places have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved in this novel. If at any point while reading you need to stop, please do so and always remember, it gets better. The boy grabbed me by my arm and pulled me closer. I opened my mouth to scream but another hand came down over my lips and his nails dug into my cheeks. Go ahead, scream,” He leaned in and spoke softly but his words were heavy with desire. “No one will hear you.”