Free to Belong - Paul Moore - Bog

Cass is devastated; she's been betrayed by her closest friend, Tony, who has joined a rival gang called the Marauders. Cass is tied down in an abandoned building and they plan to rape and beat her to death. Tony is there, but seems oblivious to her peril. Will Cass escape or become another statistic? How can this young girl, even if she lives, ever trust another human being again? Tony has shattered her emotions by his apathy. So much had been done for her by this young boy and now he just doesn't care. How could he do this? This isn't the first time Cass has experienced betrayal, her parents abandoned her years ago, leaving her to fend for everything - the things that Tony had provided. Now, that was all gone and, should she survive, how will Cass face the many tough challenges that life has hit her with? Would she ever be able to love or trust another person? Tony's lack of support has left her shattered and numb. Will anyone be able to reach this young girl who has been brought down to the deepest depths of despair?