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.

saw the urgency in her eyes,

send you a message in an hour. If you don't reply, I'll call

responded, "I'll be fine. Just

was growing darker by the second. If this dragged

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

over his shoulder, making her head spin. She

what are you doing?

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

and tossed her

the soft 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

hurt from the pressure. She winced and struggled

I don't want

weight pressing her down. His narrow, dark eyes were filled with a menacing

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