Why Does It Have To Be This Way?

Maria trembled with fear, her body aching and bleeding from the various cuts and bruises on her skin. She couldn't believe how the situation had escalated this far, but she had no choice but to stay strong and endure whatever came her way.

She closed her eyes and braced herself for what was coming next. Her body was paralyzed with fear as Lucas moved in closer, his fingers digging into her flesh as he pushed her down onto the couch.

She felt a hot, searing pain in her chest from his kick, and the pain was unbearable. She tried to scream, but her voice was muffled by his hand, which was clamped tightly over her mouth.

Just when she thought that things would get worse, the door suddenly burst open, revealing a handsome young man standing in the doorway. He had piercing blue eyes and dark hair that framed his face, and he radiated an aura of power and authority.