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Violet
“...don't...touch...her...” I said between gasps, only to be kicked harder. My ribs were killing me and I was sure they were bruised, if not broken. I would take as many kicks as he was willing to give me as long as they didn't touch Nicole. She was innocent in all this and had nothing to do with it.
“Like that?!” Ted spat, kneeling down, his face inches from mine. I could feel his hot reach on my cheek as he was breathing heavily. “Maybe I will, maybe I won't.” He grinned evilly. I knew by the tone of his voice, he was considering it.
Before he could do anything else, Cody walked back into the room. Ted stood up and faced him, then walking across the room. I did everything I could to sit up, but my stomach and sides were burning with pain. Through blu
