Page 56 of The Prey (The Hillers of Barratt County #6)

Jason came right at her. Before Gia could get out of the way, he was on her. They fell to the floor. Her head bounced off the wood. Then he was over her, just like he had been before. “Get off me!”

“No. I’m going to go down for this, well, I’m going to make sure it actually happens this time.

Every fucking thing I’ve planned since moving back to this hellhole has fallen through.

Hanan’s accident, the fucking fire, Fullman—no.

I’m going to finish with you before I go.

Then…then, maybe I’ll take care of that bitch judge.

Just put her out of her misery, while I’m at it.

Then, I’m going to finish with Hanan once and for all.

He took everything from me. Him and that fucking Barratt. ”

Gia tried to fight off his hands, but the sling was choking her now. And he was on top of her. His knee jammed into her ribs. And then…his hands were there.

On her neck again.

Just like before.

She heard something, a yell, a scream, something.

Then…his head was yanked back. And he howled. With rage.

His hands tightened even more.