"I...."

He strides back and forth in the room, his eyes awaiting for a response.

Though I'm unable to form the exact words that will calm him down.

My mind takes me back to he time he dislocated my wrist.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but even Elijah isn't here to protect me from Dominic's rage.

"I said what was the only fucking rule, Ellie?" Dominic booms at me. His voice resonates in the tarnished room.

The intensity is enough to send sh8vera down my spine.

My throat dires up, ...