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

quickly dressed and said, "I'll send you a message in an hour.

"I'll be fine. Just

the second.

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

his

what are you doing? Let me

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

and tossed her onto the bed, his large frame pressing

fresh scent overwhelming her. He grabbed her by the neck and kissed her forcefully. It wasn't a kiss-it was

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

I don't

hand, his weight pressing her down. His narrow, dark eyes were filled

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