Claire waited eagerly, her hand poised mid-air, the slap meant for Charlottes face almost tangible. But out of nowhere, a man appeared, his grip seizing Zoes wrist with such force that it snapped the moment apart. With a hard shove, he sent her reeling backward. Touch my sister, and see what happens! he growled.

Zoe staggered, the momentum throwing her into the counter. She struggled to find her balance, the sharp jolt of pain shooting up her back robbing her of words for a ...