"I won't let you go until you do, Lia," he stated. I tried to snatch my hand away, but he wouldn't let me. I gasped as he pulled me close. "Don't resist me," he stated sternly. "Nothing happened," I said "Something definitely happened," he said with a neutral face. "Asher let go," I said. I saw his eyes change color from grey to black and my eyes went wide. No way. I started struggling with his hold. "DON'T," he yelled, making me flinch. Tears formed in my eyes, and I couldn't hold them back. "Mom!!! Please ...help me mom " But she stood there looking down. I struggled under my father's hold. "DON'T, " he yelled and slapped me hard. My legs started trembling, and I took short breaths. "Lia " I heard his soft voice. I didn't dare look up, scared that I might meet those blac