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.

in her eyes, hesitated for a moment, then

a message in an hour.

responded, "I'll be

darker by the second. If this dragged on, things could

behind him, Aveline let out

the next instant, Lucas hoisted her over his shoulder, making

you doing?

icy. "Aveline, I've been too lenient

that, he carried her into the bedroom and tossed her onto the bed, his large frame pressing down

mattress, and before she could react, he was on top of her, his fresh scent overwhelming her. He grabbed her by the neck and kissed her forcefully. It wasn't a kiss-it was more

hurt from the pressure. She winced and struggled harder, pushing against

don't

her wrists with one hand, his weight pressing her down. His narrow, dark eyes were filled with a

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