I Had Seconds. I Chose The Only Move That Still Worked.
He stood over me.
His parents sat there watching like they’d paid for front-row seats.
“Get up and make breakfast,” Daniel said again, voice low and vicious.
I tried to protect my belly with my arms.
That’s all I could think: protect the baby.
He struck me.
Pain detonated through my side and leg.
I screamed.
Agnes laughed louder.
Victor didn’t move.
