What If

Viviana's POV

The deadbolt slid into place with a heavy thud.

My knees folded under my weight.

I slid down the cold wood of the door, hitting the floorboards hard. The dam broke. Hot tears spilled over my cheeks, and I pressed my palms over my mouth to muffle the ragged sobs tearing through my chest. Minutes ago, I stood tall. I forced my spine to stay rigid, keeping my voice steady and my wa