Sidney grabbed her arm, his eyes wary as he faced Lucas. "Mr. Tudor, there's nothing going on between Aveline and me. Don't hurt her!"

He stood protectively, but his face was pale, and he occasionally coughed, clutching his stomach where Lucas had kicked him.

Aveline's concern grew as she looked at Sidney.

She couldn't let him stay here any longer.

She turned and went to the bathroom to retrieve his half-dried clothes.

"Sidney, put on your clothes and leave now!" she urged, standing between Sidney and Lucas, facing Sidney, and frantically signaling for him to leave.

If he stayed, it would only get worse for everyone.

Lucas' anger would spell trouble for them both.

eyes, hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

a message in an hour.

be

second. If this dragged on, things could

behind him,

next instant, Lucas hoisted her over his shoulder,

are you doing? Let me

icy. "Aveline, I've been too lenient with you. You seem to have

and tossed her onto the bed, his large frame

slightly on the soft mattress, and before she could react, he was on top of her, his fresh scent overwhelming her.

hurt from the pressure. She winced and struggled

I don't

one hand, his weight pressing her down. His narrow,

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