I wince at the sudden burst of pain tearing through my skull as he slams me against the wall. "I found you, didn't I?" he whispers against my ear, the stale scent of liquor on his breath making my stomach turn. His fingertips feel coarse against my skin as they curl around my neck, squeezing. Tighter. Rougher. Until I'm desperately clawing at his hands, my nails digging into his skin. Spots fill my vision as his hard gaze pierces mine. He's not going to kill me, I tell myself the moment my fingers begin to slip and my limbs turn to jelly. I jolt upright with a gasp, heaving as I stare into the dark, fear seizing my bones. My fingers fly to my throat, searching, just to make sure it wasn't real. Even though I'm safe in my own bed, wrapped tightly in my covers, I tremble, feeling as if I've swallowed fire. I can't seem to shake the sensation that he is somewhere in this room. Without thinking, I throw off my covers and race for the light switch, flipping it on. Relief seeps thr
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