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Violet hurt all over, but how could he see that? Stearne knew how to hide his marks. A shrill noise reaches her ears, and it takes her a moment to place it. She’s shrieking, right into his lap with her nails digging into his legs to keep him close.
Her own legs are thrashing out, kicking the blankets clear off the bed. She looks like a child again, hanging from their uncle’s hand as he held her suspended by her hair. Except it was Stearne gripping her hair just hours ago. Kissing her. Tearing her apart from the inside out.
Gabe held onto her as she trashed, he knew she need his presence and he did not shush her to tell her everything was okay. It was, in fact, not at all okay. What was he supposed to do for her? He wanted to kill John, but he couldn’t without others uncovering their secrets. He didn’t want anyone else to know what was happening to his sister and look at her differently. Somehow he knew people would vilify her.
He did try something earlier with John, right after Violet was clear of the hallway, he went into the office. The man just laughed and laughed when Gabriel hurled the accusations at him. Even threatened him about other personal matters if Gabe didn’t quit running his mouth. So naturally Gabe lost his temper and hit John right in the jaw. Several things happened after that, but none of it helped her feel better. None of it mattered compared to her pain. “I’m so sorry, my love.” He started rocking back and forth as he held onto her.













