A Light in the Darkness

"I think your ears must be playing tricks on you because I didn't hear anything it must have been the wind or something." I said rubbing my neck but immediately regretted it because my head gave a throb of pain I quietly winced. His eyes analyzed me, then his gaze snapped to my arm.
That was where Peter had grabbed me I could feel the bruise already forming where his large hand had wrapped around my forearm. I was quick to down the sleeve of my sweater. I flashed him another big fake smile."

Addilyn James has been in an abusive relationship for 3 years. She doesn't see any way out of it, that's where Sam Harris comes in, determined to make her safe again. He is her light in the darkness.