Elena “Please don’t take him away, Everly. Damien will be very upset.” I dashed towards the main door to block her exit. Ryan struggled to get free, but his strength was nothing compared to hers. She dragged him towards the door in a fit of rage. “Move Elena. You have no right to stop me.” “Mommy, I don’t want to go with you.” Ryan howled while my heart bled for him. “You heard him, Everly. He doesn’t want to go with you. Leave the boy.” I gripped her hand to free Ryan from her hold. She shoved me away, but I held on. “Move, you who*e. Get out of my way.” She pushed me with so much force that I staggered backwards and fell on my butt. “Mom!” screamed Ryan, panicking. “What did you call her?” Everly shook Ryan vigorously while he screamed in fear. I pushed myself up to stop her. “St

