Chapter 50

Ariana's POV -

"Ariana! Get down here now, you waste of space!" The yelling is becoming more frequent and I close my eyes, breathing deeply. I can hear his footsteps pounding up the stairs, each one more angrier and forceful than the last. My bedroom door swings wide open, smashing against the wall.

"Mark, don't do this," I whisper, backing up into the corner of my bed. I grab the closest teddy towards me, sinking my fingers into the soft fur. His eyes narrow at me, chest...