My fingers slipped on the lock again.“Come on, come on…” I whispered desperately, heart slamming against my ribs.The footsteps behind me grew louder, heavy and very suspicious. A hand grabbed my shoulder and yanked me back hard. I stumbled, nearly falling, but caught myself against the wall.“Elena, stop!” Victor barked, his voice no longer sounding tired or fatherly. It was sharp and cold, reminded me of the voice I was used to. The abusive and mean voice.I spun around, breathing fast. “Let me go! I knew this was a mistake. I should never have come.”Victor’s face twisted into something ugly. The sickly, regretful father from moments ago was gone. In his place stood the man I had grown up fearing the drunk, the manipulator, the liar.Before I could move, the shadow from the hallway stepped into the light. I was shocked to see it was Marcus. Of course they planned the whole thing together, how could I not have seen it.He looked bigger than I remembered, eyes gleaming with satisfac
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