Page 103 of The Rivals' Touch

“I appreciate your concern. All of you! But there’s nothing you can do. I can’t tell my father no. It won’t end well for me.”

“What does that mean?” Jacob asks, looking from me to Zayd.

“He beats on her,” Zayd answers, indicating to turn back in.

“How the fuck do you know that?”

Zayd glances at Jacob in the mirror. “I’ve seen her bruises.”

“Why didn’t you say anything?”

“I didn’t think you cared.”

Jacob opens his mouth to retort, but I place my hand over his mouth. “Let it go.”

“What a fucking shit show.” Legacy blows out a breath.

“Welcome to my life!” I smile weakly, leaning back against Jacob’s warm chest. We’re still over half an hour away from Hedgewood.

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