My Sister, His Mistress
"Ezekiel, I'm Maisie's mother, and I know her. Once she learns her lesson, she'll back down. You're just too soft on her."
Ezekiel frowned, clearly taking her words to heart. Then, he reached for the door again, aiming to crush my fingers a second time.
My eyes widened in horror as I stumbled backward, forgetting that the staircase was right behind me.
Just before gravity took over, Ezekiel lunged forward to grab me. However, Rebecca's calling his name from inside made him hesitate, and he could only watch as I tumbled down the stairs.
Every part of my body was screaming in agony as I curled up at the landing, my entire body drenched in cold sweat. Warm liquid flowed out from beneath me, and