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father had basically sold her, but she was also grateful for it. The time away from him, her growth as
a woman, and falling in love with Damien had all added up to her no longer being that cowering little
girl in the corner.
No, Douglas, I haven t forgotten anything. The many years of your fist smashing into my face, the
threats, the accusations, the slander against my mother, all of it is still fresh in my mind! Do you want
to know something, though? I really don t care whether you want to know or not, because I m going to
tell you. I ve had enough. I m not afraid of you anymore. You can t control me. After this little
meeting, I never want to speak to you again. You re a miserable man who compensates for short-
comings by threatening and harming others. You treat your employees like crap, and what you ve
done to me is criminal. Release my arm this minute or I ll
You ll what, Sierra! he interrupted her before lifting his hand and slapping her so hard across the
face she became dizzy. She shook her head, trying to clear it, planning on fighting him back for the
first time ever. She didn t care if she lost. She d get a few good kicks in, at least.
Before she could react, though, he was thrown back from her. Her head finally cleared and she
looked down, seeing her father lying on the cold floor with blood oozing from his nose as he released
a stream of swear words.
She looked up and saw Damien gazing at her, his eyes flashing with fury. He lifted his hand and she
flinched, not knowing why, he d never done anything to harm her but that look in his eyes was
frightening.
I m so sorry, Sierra. He should ve never been allowed to do that, he whispered as his hand
gently caressed her cheek. His fingers shook as they held her face, his eyes still stormed, but his tone
was gentle, pained.
It s not your fault, she whispered as the first tear fell.
I should ve put the puzzle together by now. I knew something was wrong, that your life wasn t
what I d first assumed, but I never thought he was abusing you. I should have figured it out because
my mom did the same to me. I, above anyone, should ve seen the signs. It s just a part of my life I ve
blocked out.
His confession shocked her. Even though she d grown up with an abusive parent, she had a hard
time comprehending how anyone who was supposed to be your biggest protector could instead be
your worst nightmare. A parent s hands were supposed to be strong, caring, and lift you up, not strike
you down and inspire fear.
Douglas had his handkerchief in hand as he attempted to wipe up the blood still oozing from his
nose. He was making feeble attempts at standing. She was so focused on Damien she barely noticed
her pathetic father.
Oh, Damien, I m sorry you went through that, Sierra said as she wrapped her arms around him.
How could he want to avenge a parent who d hurt him so badly.
I ll make you pay for this, Whitfield, just you wait, Douglas spluttered as he finally managed to
rise to his feet.
You ll leave this porch, and then continue out the front doors. If I ever see you come anywhere
near Sierra again, I ll bankrupt what little you have left and make sure you spend the rest of your life
on the streets. You ve already proven you re an untrustworthy business partner; it wouldn t even take
more than a phone call. Make the choice, Monroe, Damien said, never letting go of his grip on
Sierra.
Her father looked at her in shock, then back at Damien before he scurried off like the rat he was.
Sierra wanted to fall to her knees, thanking Damien. She had a feeling that her father was truly out of
her life for good.
Thank you, she offered as her sobs began. She couldn t say anything more than that.
Damien held her, brushing the back of her head with his hand, making gentle hushing sounds. Sierra
couldn t believe what had just happened and that Damien had come to her rescue. All her life she d
wished for someone to deliver her. It was almost too much of a fairytale to believe. As her sobs
subsided, Damien led her back inside, straight to a private restroom where he washed away her tears.
Her cheek was red with a slight bruise beginning to form. Out of old habits, she always carried thick
cover up to mask her father s abuse. She grabbed the compact and applied it, and only upon close
inspection would a person see the results of her father s hand.
Do you want to go home? he asked.
No. I want to forget all about Douglas Monroe and just focus on the fundraiser.
With that, Damien gave her a gentle kiss and led her back to the ballroom where the party was in
full-swing. A couple hours passed and Sierra forgot about her worries and started enjoying herself.
Damien disappeared with a group of men who wanted to discuss business, promising he d come
back soon. Sierra wandered around, looking at the items up for auction. She found a beautiful
sculpture and decided to bid.
Are you seriously going to outbid me, Sierra Monroe!
Sierra finished filling out the bidding paperwork, then turned with a huge smile on her face.
Every chance I get, she responded before she leaned forward and gave her best friend a hug.
Well, I was buying it for you anyway. The second I saw the figurine, it reminded me of our
weekend in Canada. That was when I knew we d be friends the rest of our lives. When you
abandoned me on the dance floor with three guys trying to get down my pants
I was drunk, and I ve apologized a million times, Sierra said with a laugh. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]