Miles’s grip on my arm was painful as he dragged me toward the other room.“Please, Miles, don’t do this,” I pleaded, trying to dig my heels into the floor.“Stop fighting me, Victoria. You’ll only make this harder on yourself.”I twisted in his grasp, desperate to break free.My heart was pounding so hard I could barely think.But I had to get away.Had to escape whatever he had planned.“Let me go!”I yanked my arm as hard as I could, catching him off guard.For a moment, I was free.I stumbled toward the door, my legs unsteady with panic.But Miles was faster.His hand caught the back of my dress, pulling me backward.“Where do you think you’re going?”I spun around, trying to push him away.“Stay away from me!”“Victoria, don’t be difficult.”He reached for me again, and I stepped back.Too quickly.Too far.My foot caught the edge of a Persian rug.I felt myself falling backward, arms windmilling helplessly.Time seemed to stand still as I realized what was happening.My head was
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