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.

message in an hour. If you don't

"I'll be fine. Just

face was growing darker by the second. If this dragged on,

and as the door closed behind him, Aveline let out a

over his shoulder, making her head spin. She

are you

butt, his voice icy. "Aveline, I've been too

tossed her onto the bed, his large frame pressing down

fresh scent overwhelming her. He grabbed her by

She

I don't

hand, his weight pressing her down. His narrow,

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