Alice What the hell had I done? I hadn’t meant for any of this to happen. I … I couldn’t even think straight as I looked down at the man laying on my bed. It was lucky Lily was there because I was beyond useless. Some nurse I was turning out to be. I couldn’t even help the man I loved. “I’ll phone for the doctor” The sound of my grandfathers voice caused me to whirl , and I knew my face was twisted with rage. Him. This was his fault . He had done this. “You” I flew at him , I didn’t care if he was some feared mob boss. I didn’t give two hoots if he was a don or my grandfather. He had hurt someone I loved. He didn’t even raise his hands to protect himself as I reigned blows down on his chest. “What the hell did you do” He didn’t even flinch as my fists came into contact with his

