The Father's Threat

"Marcella!"

The sharp crack of her father’s voice snapped through the quiet room like a leather whip. The sudden sound instantly froze Marcy in place in the dim hallway. Her bare shoulders jerked upward, locking her spine into a state of rigid terror. She turned around slowly, her breath catching tight in her throat.

Victor stormed toward her from the shadows. His face was twisted in pure rage,