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“You’re hurting me; please…”
Serena knows instantly what this is. A nightmare again. Of the night Connie finally kicked Marcus out of her world and life and bed. The man had not taken it easily. Connie had crept into her bed that night, bruised and shivering, the two sharing a room as they finish their studying. It’s been years but he still bothers her, even now.
“Hey, hey… he’s gone.”
Serena’s voice is low, husky and she smiles just slightly when Connie turns into her arms, burrowing closer and sighing deeply, her eyes stinging. Serena’s touch smooths through soft hair and Serena murmurs Connie’s full name against her lips, a promise following.
“He’s gone Connie, he won’t touch you ever again.”