'Oh shit, I forgot to lock the door' She thought as she got up from the couch and walked to the door. Locking the handle, Sarah started to the return ...to the couch when a pair of hands pushed her to a wall and a body pressed against her back. The two hands spread her arms apart.'My purse is on the table- take anything you want, all my money is over there I have nothing on me!" She yelled as the person behind her chuckled."You think I want money? Your things?" He muttered in her ear. His hands. The following morning, Father did not appear for breakfast and was absent when Jonah and I broke for the noon meal in the fields.That evening when I returned to The Manor for dinner, Ebony announced to Jane Marie and me, "Master Robert, Master Bruce said he and Missus Whitfield will be joining you and Miss Janey for dinner, although they may be late." Expecting a delay in dinner, Jane Marie and I adjourned to the front porch to visit. Much time passed and I was ready to eat without our parents. You didnt just forget IT, you forgot me too. I wasDYING inside you. I dont want to go back to that." I know, I know. I dont want to hurt you. You made me. I'm supposed tobe your Protector." And you did as good as could be done. But we're safe now. We even havea friend who knows about me, and likes us anyway." Hi." Beth said, coming forward."Beth?" Did you hear that?" A bit of it. Sounds like things are getting dicey inside your head." I guess so. I dont know what to do, Beth." Me either. I care. ‘I will never hurt you,’ Debbie whispered, tears streaming down her face. He Suddenly pulled her in towards him and hugged her tightly, fiercely. Rocking back and forth, they cried all their emotions free. Debbie stroked Ned’s hair and whispered ‘It’s all right, it’s all right.’ over and over again. They slowly collapsed to the floor in a crumpled heap and sat there for a while looking at each other. ‘I want to show you something Ned, something that I have never shown anyone, something that you.