Jaele POV

An earpiercing scream left my lips as Mr. Mooneyham hit me over and over again, tearing me in two. Tears streamed down my face as I struggled to free myself. My struggles only caused him to hold on tighter and hit harder.

Finally, after what felt like hours, he stopped. Grabbing me by the hair, Mr. Mooneyham dragged me down the stairs. He opened the front door and I knew what was coming next, though I didn't have the strength or time to protect myself before being thrown out on the patio. My head hit the pavement with a crack and just like that I passed out.

~Five Hours Later~

I woke with a jolt, wondering why it was colder than usual and my bed was more comfortable than normal.

Sitting up, my eyes widened as I realized where I was.

The Mooneyham's porch.

Images of the night before flooded my brain and my head felt as if it where gonna explode.

Zack's father beat me. If he does that to spend stranger, what does he do to his son? I have to tell someone.

Slowly, I got to my feet, taking a deep breath before turning to the direction of Tomika's house.

I took off, running around the corner and heading to the one I knew would help.

I stopped at a stop sigh, taking three deep breaths. Before I could take off again, a small voice ran out the streets. Instantly, I threw my hands over my ears and closed my eyes, afraid the voice was returning. I didn't remove my hands until I felt a hand on my shoulder, causing my eyes to fly open. I turned around, coming face to face with Zack. As he took my bloodied appearance in, I realized that he was the voice I was hearing. He must have been calling my name. How did he-

"Jaele. Don't."

"I have to." I cried, tears already forming in my eyes.

Zack winced as my tears mixed with the blood on my face and rolled down my cheeks.

"Please!" Zack's voice cracked, a pleading look in his eyes. "Please."

"Give me one reason why not to!!! I just need one, and I'll back off!"

"Fine!" He said, throwing his hands in the air. "You can't tell them because..."

A/n

Ha, cliffhanger. I'm mean.

But anyways, what did you think? Sorry it's short. I would have had it up earlier but my wifi wasn't working since I'm in Texas and I had to go to a family get together.

I have a big question:
So, like I said, I plan to end the book on the 25th chapter, so, how would you all feel if I post all the last chapters(21-25) on New Years Eve and start the sequel-if y'all want it-on New Years Day?
Lemme know in the comments.

Also, I think I'm going to change up what I planned for the ending because now I literally just got rejected and yeah, well, you know.

But that's it.

Until New Years:
Forever A Rocker💙

P.S. How y'all's Christmas Eve going?