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Cammie was on the floor, cradling her cheek while Eric stood above her, staring from his hand to Cammie.
He reached out to touch Cammie, who let out a pained whimper and scuttled back.
“Cammie, that wasn’t . . . I didn’t mean to hit you.” He took a step forward.
“Stay away from her!” Faith yelled.
Eric turned. It felt like everything was happening in slow motion, yet at the same time, so quickly that she couldn’t think.
Couldn’t figure out how to react.
His eyes narrowed. “You. This is all your fucking fault!”
“Faith, run!” Cammie screamed.
No, no! She couldn’t leave Cammie. But as Eric lumbered toward her, she could see his need to hurt her. Racing to the right, she picked up a vase and threw it at him. It made him pause long enough for her to reach into her handbag which she had strapped over her body.
Where was her mace? Oh God. Oh God.
He was moving toward Faith again, but Cammie got up and ran at him. “Stay away from her!”
“Cammie, no!” she cried.
Finally, there was her mace! Grabbing it out, she stumbled backward, falling on her ass before she could spray it.
No!
Eric had either shoved Cammie off or she’d dropped off his back. And now he was focused on Faith again. She attempted to back away, sliding along the floor.
Triumph filled his face.
Use the mace.
Sobbing, she raised the mace and sprayed it just as he was leaning down. Closing her eyes, she rolled away awkwardly as he roared in pain. Something heavy landed against her stomach, making her cry out in pain.
That asshole had kicked her!
She got far enough away that she thought she could risk opening her eyes. Eric was stumbling around, tears streaming down his face.
“Faith! Come on!” Cammie was suddenly in front of her. She grabbed Faith’s arm, hauling her up. Only, they couldn’t make it to the front door because Eric was blocking the way.
“Basement! Now!” Faith tugged Cammie toward the basement. Once they were through the door, she locked it. They stumbled down the stairs, leaning on each other.
When they got to the basement, Faith headed toward the door that led outside.
“What if he’s gone around?” Cammie asked worriedly. “What if he finds us out there?”
“We have to go now.” Faith pulled at her.
“I can’t . . . I can’t!” Cammie let out a scream as Eric thumped against the door.
“Come here, you little bitches!”
Cammie screamed and Faith grabbed her hand. “Come on, Cammie.”
She finally got her friend out the basement door. They ran along the side of the house. But Faith froze as she heard the front door open. She ducked back, Cammie behind her.
The other woman let out a small squeal. Eric turned toward the noise.
