A man paced across the floor, clenching and unclenching his fists, his gruff face veiled in hate, and his eyes fired with that infamous dark and intense gaze that conveyed his authority and power. ... He smiled to himself, reflecting on the word family "the irony of that simple word, that everyday word. ... I wish I could do something,"" she uttered; her heart clenched tight in worry. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School