Charlie Price

“When she opened her eyes, the outside door was filled with flame. The propane tank by the kitchen could blow any minute. That left the bedroom back window.”

“He covered her face with a pillow and lay on it. She got half a breath before he crushed her, and she thrashed like hell but in that second she knew it was foolish.”

“The beatings didn't begin until the third week of the new relationship. Scotty didn't climb in bed with Angel until the forth week.”