Chapter 180

**KAELIA**

By the time I get my hands up to shield myself from his blows, blood has filled my mouth and my head feels like it’s hanging off my neck. The pain causes my vision to blur with furious tears, but I *will not* cry. I refuse to. I will not *beg* either. I don’t care if I’m blind by the time he is through, I’m done showing these bastards any weakness.

If I was Scarlett, I’d crack his old