I don’t rush this. I don’t yell. I don’t touch him.
I just look.
I take in the marks the twins left. Just enough discomfort to make him aware of his body. Of his vulnerability. Of the fact that no one is coming for him.
“You know what the worst part is?” I say calmly. “You’re not confused. You know exactly what you did.”
He shakes his head violently.
“I was drunk…she was drunk…we…”
I step close, and his eyes dart to the door. Anywhere but me.
“I’m not here to hear your excuses,” I continue. “I’m here to make sure you never hurt anyone again.”
One of the twins shifts behind me. Hands something over.
I don’t look back.
I keep my eyes on him.
“You don’t get mercy,” I tell him quietly. “You don’t get forgiveness. And you don’t get a quick ending.”
His breathing turns ragged.
I turn slightly, just enough to signal the twins.
“Lock the door,” I say.
The bolt slides home with a final, echoingthunk. The twins remain next to the door…Spike leans against the wall.
I’ll let him have his time before I kill this fucker.
I roll my shoulders, steadying myself…not with rage, but with purpose.
Because what I’m about to do?
This isn’t revenge.
It’s justice.
And when I’m done, there won’t be a trace left of the man who thought he could touch what was never his to fucking touch.
***ABBY***
Eli and Riley make themselves at home, and I have to admit, I needed the company more than I realized.
“Before either of you says anything,” I start, holding up a hand, “I don’t want to talk about what happened to me. I only remember bits and pieces, and as far as I’m concerned, I’m hoping that’s all my mind ever remembers.”
They both nod immediately.
“We just want to make sure you’re okay,” Eli says gently.
“I am,” I say, and I mean it. “Patch gave me the morning-after pill and medication for everything else. I’m not seriously hurt. And almost everything after I left the bar is blank.”
I take a breath.
“I did dream about it last night. Just enough to confirm what I was too afraid to admit. That I was violated. But mentally? I’m okay. If that changes, I’ll tell you. I promise.”
