Her Dangerous Revenge

t looked in the mirror yet. Honestly, I

need me." Thomas gave me a s

goes nothing. I gave my refl

barely realize they exist, but as soon as someone says anyth

ed with a stin

he few outlying scuffs and scratches would heal up fast. I was more worried about the

as hanging off the opening of the lower cut, but the smeare

lushed, and my long red hair was frizzed

the hot water run hotter. Using the washcloth dowsed in hot water, I scrub

off balance as fear forced me to scrub even harder.

n elbowed. I studied the deep injuries, searching for

made sure to use a bunch to kill all the germs. Applying the first aid

sentable. Just as I was finish

bathroom, I searc

lled from the opposit

stomach. How many times would

s, and grunts fi

e guys until I discovered whe

s yell. "I don't give a shit! He need

n the face. It was worse than Mom's smell earlier in h

"Casey, thank God. Tell him. Tell Derek that Mitc

grandfather. Dark bruises marred Mitch's wrinkled skin. Only his eyes and ears were swollen no

ing uncontrollably. Mi

k's arms were suddenly wrapped around m

he shu

down." Derek breathed in my ear. "Yo

sh? Mitch was dead or nearly dead, and Thomas was most likel

ehead to his chest. The comfort of his arms holding me close hel

" His soft lips

ring my throat. "I... I k

us, his face slack. He was in shock. "So

ke sure they were still attached

s discouraged gaze

now why. Maybe we'll find out, maybe we won't, but I know that if w

nced over to Mitch, then back to me. "I know where they keep all the an

Just maybe. We could stop our lo

e was low, controlled. "If we wai

s do this, Stanley. In and out. I

tanley? Last name. It had

s." I looked between them. "No

want me to?" Thomas strode out of

n't use it if we don't have to. And trus

ou have to," I fin

mes to the people I love. I'll always do what I have to d

osed. "Let's hope it