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.

the urgency in her eyes, hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

in

be

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

and as the door closed behind him, Aveline

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

are you doing? Let

the butt, his voice icy. "Aveline, I've been too lenient with you. You seem to have forgotten

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

his fresh scent

She winced and struggled harder, pushing against

I don't

pinned her wrists with one hand, his weight pressing her down.

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