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"Well, you stepped in and fixed it, being the family man that you are," Amery hissed. "Did it ever occur to you that I wasn't sure? You didn't think I perhaps wanted proof so there wasn't an unjustifiable murder sitting on her shoulders?"

He was bitter about it in some respects. Truthfully, he hadn't known much longer than Grayson. Daniella had really only confirmed it just a few days before. A few bruises are easily explainable... but what was to happen when the explanation for them turned out to be very ugly?

"I protect my sisters, just like I protect the rest of my family," he spat, narrowing his eyes. "Just like I have always and will always protect them."

The idea, the notion that he might stand idly by with the knowledge that a family member, a sister, to be specific, was being hurt drove him absolutely mad. So, he lunged, his fists and feet moving solidly.