My refusal snapped something in him. He lunged, fingers digging into my arm, dragging me toward the door.
"You're coming back with me!"
"No!" I grabbed the doorframe, knuckles white.
My daughter screamed. "Let go of Mommy!"
She ran over, tiny fists pounding his leg, but he didn't flinch. He hauled me like a madman.
Tears blurred my vision. "Paul, let me go! Stop destroying my life!"
My grip slipped. My strength was failing.
Just as he yanked me across the threshold—
Powerful hands seized Paul's collar and ripped him away.
Thud.
He hit the concrete hard.
A familiar voice roared with fury: "You beast! Get your hands off her!"
