CHAPTER 9 FRAGMENTS OF DESIRE

Writhing on the floor as pain coursed through her body from the impact of the fall, she looked up to see a furious-looking Jake. Did she see things? Offering her a hand, Samantha took Jake’s hand and struggled to her feet. Adjusting her dress, she turned to the man, forcing himself on her to see the baffled look on his face. Jake glared at the man and held up her left hand to display her wedding ring when the man tried to attack her. He gave him a death glare and raised his hand in surrender. She suddenly felt sober when they locked eyes and saw the angry look in his eyes. He seemed almost hurt. He dragged her out of the building and into his car, and all the while, she couldn't find it in herself to struggle against his grip. The ride back was quiet and tense, and Samantha needed to apologize. "I'm sorry." She lowered her eyes to her hand, trying to look as small as possible "Sure, you are". Jake's reply was angry and sarcastic. "Don't heap all the blame on me. It's your fault t