Chapter 26 I am not Megan.

I am shocked and terrified, thinking about who is trying to violate me. The smell of alcohol and the sudden attack makes me dizzy. I try to look at the man who is pressing me.

It is George.

My fear lifts, and irritation grips my heart. I push him away hard and slap him.

The impact of the slap hangs in the air, a sharp crack echoing in the room.

He steps back a little and looks at me, seemingly shocked. His presence looms over me, his disheveled appearance and the pungent smell of alcohol emanating from him adding to my growing sense of discomfort.

I can see the glint of aggression in his eyes; his intentions are veering into dangerous territory.

"I am not Megan!" I exclaim. "You can’t come into my house without an invitation and try to harass me sexually. I will call the police."

My trembling body bears witness to the rush of adrenaline coursing through me, heightening my senses.

George's sneer twists his face into a mask of anger and bitterness. He lashes out, attempting to twist my