" Addison, are you OK ? Do you want me to call Dean ? "He asks and I shake my head.
" No I am fine. Dean is away until tomorrow dealing with his ill auntie. They will find out when they get back. I don't want to worry them more," I say, dabbing my lips with my fingers. They come back with blood on. I huff , the woman comes walking over with her son on her hip.
" Oh sweetie, your eye is swelling" she says.
I try to smile at her , but it hurts my split lip.
" Let us get you to the hospital, Addison. I think your ribs will need looking at. We can call the sheriff from there " the guy says.
I was going to protest and tell him not to bother the sheriff. I had provoked them. But why should I protect them even if I had provoked them this time? What about all the other times over the yea
