Kapitel 51: Chapter 51: Tradeoff, Part 1

"Get dressed you damn woman," Henry Truex said angrily. His black slicked back hair came loose, trailing in front of his emerald green eyes as he waved his hand at Alex.

She stood in her old quarters. She was back in the house she had lived at for many terrible years. Alex crossed her arms and stuck her chin out stubbornly.

Henry pinched her chin between his thumb and the knuckle of his index finger. "Get dressed. Now," he commanded. "Before I get someone to do it for you."

"I'd like to see them try." Her eyes glared defiantly into his. His grip on her chin made her want to shutter, but she held it back.

Henry backhanded her, the quick slap made a loud smack that cracked the air. He released her chin with a shove. Alex stumbled backward a step. She held her chin up strong, fighting the urge to cradle her cheek. Alex cracked a wicked smile. "What are they going to think when they see me now?"