TW: Descriptions of abuse, mostly physical and some s*xual, mental and emotional. Lia The air in the room was so quiet, I couldn’t even hear anyone breathe. “What do you mean by that?” Beast asked. I was quiet for a minute, contemplating if I should tell them. Someone clearing their throat had me looking up and behind Beast. Owen stared at me. He mouthed, say something or I will. I nodded at him. “What I am about to tell you, you may want to change your mind once you find out how pathetic I really am. You won’t want me here because of how weak I am. I am not worth your protection.” I heard Owen huff. I looked at him and saw tears in his eyes. Hex wrapped an arm around him and hauled him into his side. I was trying to find the right words when Cassie started talking. “Lia