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He glanced to his forearon tattoo, and he knew the symbol of the club would forever be marked on his soul In the BDSM lifestyle, and within the walls of Club Sin, he was a Master, a pro at the game of dominance and submission He had lived and breathed that lifestyle in Club Sin

Breaking the silence, Dmitri said, “Everyone is concerned about you Please stay in touch”

“Thank the at his phone A heavy weight formed in his chest The mehts were far away from the club

He drew in a long breath, shoving away his guilt and his thoughts Ash came first He shoved his phone back in his pocket and entered Ashlyn’s hospital roo, but it eased just as quickly when he noticed she wasn’t alone Chloe had her ar his sister in a warm embrace

And that’s when Sawyer knew the real reason keeping hiht there isat the club

Upon entering Ashlyn’s rooently ordered Sawyer and Ashlyn’s parents out to grab so to eat, and then she’d sat down in the chair next to the bed and reintroduced herself to Ash She had just finished asking, “How are you feeling?” when Ashlyn started crying, sobs filled with anger, shock, and despair

Chloe leaned forward and enveloped the girl in a hug, ignoring the aardness of feeling a stranger break apart in her ar to be okay,” Chloe whispered “I’ to catch Travis He’ll pay for this I promise”

“I keep feeling like I need to wake up” Ashlyn squeezed her arms around Chloe’s neck “I can’t believe this has happened”

Chloe thought what bothered most women who’d dealt with abuse was that they hadn’t left the relationship sooner And Chloe figured Ashlyn would need therapy to overco to understand that the abuse had nothing to do with her and everything to do with Travis

Many minutes later, Ashlyn drew back and wiped at the tears on her cheeks “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to bawl all over you”

“No apologies necessary” Chloe took Ashlyn’s hands and smiled “I’m a friend of Sawyer’s, whichall over me is what I’m here for”

Ashlyn returned the smile faintly, yet only one corner of her mouth could h the bruises, it was evident that Ashlyn was a pretty girl with soft, fe wo to an Adam Levine concert

“There’s irl,” came a man’s voice from the doorway

Chloe glanced over her shoulder and spotted Sawyer A sweet softness shone in his eyes as he came into the room He settled next to Ashlyn on the bed “Are you up for a few questions?”

Ashlyn wiped the tears off her cheeks “Guess it’s a must, huh?”