The Mother's Wrath

Tessa's POV

My wide eyes locked onto the woman standing in the hallway. Mom’s cold eyes held a homicidal fury. I had seen her angry before, but this was different. This rage was unhinged. It was lethal. The shadows of the hallway seemed to cling to her rigid frame as she stormed into my dark room. She did not hesitate. Her hand shot back and slammed the heavy wooden door shut. The loud, deafening