Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 879 Cornered

The leader let out a shaky breath and suddenly thought of the winces and pained grimaces their victim had made. These women had always been the ones throwing punches-they had never wondered about the feelings of those at the receiving end of their abuse.

They knew it now-just as they now learned fear and regret.

“I… I won’t do it anymore…”

Sparing her even a seconds-long glance made Brendan retch. “Sounds to me like you girls aren’t getting enough of it yet.”

Finally, the women lost even the strength to cry. Brendan wrapped his fingers with a handkerchief before tipping one of their chins to face him.” So, who gave you girls the order?”

Deirdre stirred, opening her eyes. She instinctively rubbed her hand over her bedside, but there was no one.

“Miss McKinnon? Are you awake?”

reeled in realization. Had Brendan left? She nodded

get you something to eat?” “What time is it now?” ‘Three

shocked. That was how long she had slept? And it was such a

her almost instantly. Her cheeks were burning. “He’s busy, right? So, let’s not trouble him or anything. Besides, it’s not like I want to

not. Her mind drifted to what happened in the morning, so she asked, “Shea, where

embarrassed to even put things to word. “I… I mean, I needed your help this morning and thought you were outside, so

Well, how was she supposed to answer Deirdre’s call after hearing what Brendan said? “Oh, well I was… I was

shook her head. Nothing she said was going to help her now- especially not when whatever happened had happened. “No.

had a pretty fun time with her. To think her employer was some kind of celibate! Now she knew he simply had his hidden beast

asked sheepishly, “I’m a little hungry.

flexed her shoulder a little and winced. She

her sheet, musing. A moment later, her door suddenly swung open.