menace. Caleb stepped fo

You have a life because this family

ning to anger. "I got out on a scholarship because I

he wrong t

n me. He snatched my purse from my shoulder, fumbli

lled, reach

ck. "You're not

ak door and slid the deadbolt across. The sound echoed in

ce chillingly calm. "You're going to tell him to wire the $8

e shaking. "He'll never

t of my face. He grabbed my arm, his fingers digging

kitchen door that led outside. My father stood by the locked fro

to lock me as a child when I'd "sinned." It was cold, damp, and fill

dated structure. The smell of ru

r said. The heavy door slammed shut, and I heard the

one in t