Author's Note

After her mom died, Crystal has had a hard life. Between dealing with her drunk and abusive father, and keeping their affairs in order mostly on her own, she has handled more at 19 than most people will their whole lives. Her best friend Kam has been her safe haven all these years, but will he still be able to protect her after she suffers unimaginable horrors? Join the two in their adventure to find safety, and possibly uncover subdued feelings for each other along the way.