Chapter 12

Peter wiped at the claw marks on his face, the alcohol dulling any sense of pain. Instead, it fueled his growing frenzy as he lunged toward Faith again, intent on taking what he believed was his. Faith scrambled to push him away, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks. "Please, Peter! I'm begging you—have some respect for me! Don't do this!" Faith darted to the corner of the room, shoving him back with all her might, curling into a ball with her arms wrapped tightly around her legs. Her hair was disheveled, her sobs wracked her body, and she looked utterly defeated. Peter, his face red with fury, glared at her. Blood from the scratches she left streaked down his cheek, his eyes wild and enraged. "I'm your fiancé! If I can't touch you, who can? Who the hell have you been sneaking around with, huh? Who's the guy you're cheating with? You're trying to destroy your family, is that it?" Striding toward her, he grabbed a fistful of her hair, yanking it so hard Faith let o