Ava POV
“I’m not a princess. Of any sort. I’ve never been treated like one.
"Just because my father called me that doesn’t mean anything.”
I took a labored breath as pain rolled through my entire body.
God, it hurt.
I tried to rest my head back, breathing through it as a few tears leaked from my eyes.
Another knock sounded at the door.
“Hi. I was advised you’re in pain.
"My name is Melody. Tell me what your level is, sweetie. I’ll get you some meds.”
“A ten.”
I tried to breathe through the pain.
“I’ll be right back. I believe the doctor left an order for a muscle relaxant,” Melody told me.
I gave a small nod.
The door clicked shut behind her.
“Why didn’t you tell me who your father was when you saw my cut?” Blaze questioned.
“Haven’t seen or spoken to the man in nine years
