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He loved that though, knowing that it was instinctual for her to fight, and he made sure she couldn’t get in any free shots at him. His arms were longer than hers and when he held her under she couldn’t reach his face, just the upper part of his arms. She’d tried not to react to it, but it was impossible to do. Her body and her mind would fight against the hold, and he would sit back laughing at her.
Afterwards, he would drag her out of the tub and use her body as she coughed and gagged trying to breathe. The idea of him possibly finding her there tonight made her get out and quickly dry herself off. She changed into her usual sleepwear and slid into bed, asleep before her head hit the pillow.
Chapter 2
“We were about to think you weren’t going to show Sis,” Dan teased as they walked into the house carrying the boxes for the desserts.
“Slow start this morning,” she told them with a grin that hid the fact that underneath her clothes she had ten belt-sized whelps on her back. She should have known blatantly stirring up Scott’s anger was stupid but at the time, she hadn’t cared. She was too tired to care. Now she did but she couldn’t change it.
“Anything you need help with honey?” her mom asked.
“There’s another box in the car and the salads,” she said, and her mom shooed the guys out to get them. She saw the look that crossed Scott’s face as he left and knew she’d be finding out just how much he didn’t like her mother bossing him around later.
“You look tired Olivia,” her mom said gently, her eyes flowing over her face with concern.
“It’s been a busy week,” she lied, ignoring the fact that she hadn’t slept last night thanks to the whelps and her fear that Scott would want another round.
“So, what are you and Scott planning for your birthday next month?” Jess asked grinning at her. “He always does something so sweet for you…that’s what I want in a guy.”
“We haven’t talked about it yet. I’m sure he’ll think of something special, so I remember the occasion,” she said with a brighter grin that took everything to get across. She always remembered her birthday, their anniversary, Christmas, and his birthday because each one was worse than the last.
She honestly felt that this year the best thing would be for him to simply kill her…at least it would end her constant misery. Her family was the only reason she fought back, took it. If Scott touched them, it would kill her, hurt her in ways that no bruise or broken bone ever could.
“You’re so lucky Sis. Scott’s the perfect husband and a cop too. That house is crazy expensive must make you feel so safe when you’re home, right?” Jess mused her way as they began to unload the boxes.
She simply smiled as the tears stung her eyes. What she wouldn’t give to let them know the truth right now…that home was nothing but a terror zone, one she wished would explode with him inside.
By the time they actually ate, she felt the smile begin to fade and pushed herself to remain calm. She looked around the yard and wondered what would happen if she just took off the long-sleeved lacy top that she wore over her tank top to hide the bruises. Would they tell her she was crazy…that Scott couldn’t possibly have done that to her…or would they believe her? She didn’t know and the fear that they’d tell her she must have deserved it was too great to risk doing it…not to mention what Scott would do to her when they got home afterwards.
“Liv come play,” Will called out to her as Dan and Jess set up on the other side of the net and grabbed the volleyball.
“Not today Will,” she said from her spot beside Scott.
“Come on Liv, come play,” Jess pleaded.
“Go play with your sister Olivia,” Scott said into her ear. “Unless you’d rather I start showing her what being a wife is like.”
“Stay away from my sister,” she said shooting him a glare before getting up.
It was hard to play as her body ached with each movement, but she gave it her best and she heard Will shout as Jess missed the ball and put them up eleven to nine.
“Nice job Liv,” he said hugging her as they switched places so she could serve. They went back and forth with the ball, and she saw Will set up the play for her. Dan missed it by half an inch and finished off the game. Will slid his arm around her waist as they looked over at Dan and Jess, “Would you look at that…still undefeated.”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah you just won because Liv played in school,” Dan replied as they ducked under the net and gave her a hug. “Nice playing Sis.”
“Anytime,” she stated with a real smile.
“Well…who wants dessert?” her mom called out and they turned back to the party.
She saw the look from Scott and headed towards her mom hoping to ward off a full confrontation. “I should get the ice cream cake from the freezer.”
“I’ll help,” Scott added putting his hand on her back propelling her forward with his strength. He grabbed her wrist the second the door closed behind them and twisted it as he pushed her back into the garage area where the freezer was. “You’re nothing but a slut, aren’t you?”
“Scott, stop,” she said glancing at the door half praying no one would walk in and half praying someone would.
“Think lover is going to come rescue you? If he touches you again, you’ll regret it Olivia.”
“He’s just a friend Scott; I’ve known him since I was ten.”
