Chapter14:Lie Or Die

Maya It was a white dress, pure as fresh snow and shimmering under the bright lights. Yet, the two marks on my neck stood out as if the twins had intentionally chosen this color to ensure that their claims couldn't be concealed. They fucking loathed me, that was indisputable. So, why in the world did they want their marks on me to be so conspicuously displayed? It would have made sense if they had rejected me after taking my virginity, having rendered me utterly ruined. So why brand me? A bitter chuckle escaped my lips involuntarily. I understood their intentions, and yet, I found myself questioning it.  What was wrong with me?! They fucking marked me so I'd end up like their mother: devoid of love, betrayed at every turn, ultimately ending my own life. That was their sick desire, and I knew I stood little chance of surviving unless I escaped this living nightmare. I made a futile attempt to pull the off-shoulder dress upwards, partly covering the hickeys on my shoulder. I knew that co