Breathing Again

She had perfected the art of survival, Robin believed.

She spent fifteen years in a marriage based on control rather than love, where emotional manipulation left no visible wounds, and excuses took the place of responsibility. Robert was pleasant, well-liked, and respected. What took place behind closed doors remained hidden. And Robin recognized that survival was no longer sufficient when he eventually physically pushed her too far.

She had to run.

What starts as a desperate flight develops i...