ALEX POV
Last night, when I saw her face again, it felt like an eternity since I last saw her. I wanted to kill those bastards for what they did to her, not to mention everything they did that didn't leave a mark on her physically but mentally. I'm not going to let her get away. I've made my decision and she's going to have to accept it. I'm going to be better for her because I need her with me. Whatever happens, we will work through it. I took the day off and I'm on my way to my parents' now and I'm going to do what I should have done before we left for Santa Cruz. Had I had more sense than to let my past influence me, she would never have been left alone. Pulling up to the house, I saw her car out front. I hope that means she's here. The only other car in the driveway is Derick's. When
