Shadows In Durango

Chapter 69

*****Vincent's POV*****

Pacing back and forth by the front door, I chew the skin on the side of my thumb to the point that it starts to bleed...

I felt fucking terrible after that, with nothing but sheer dread filling me entirely at what we had just done to her.

The doorbell finally rings, as I swiftly open it, ushering in the only person I could think to call next - our family doctor.

"Ok, where is the poor thing?" Selene asks, as I all but move towards the stairs assuming that she would know to follow me - which thankfully she does.

I couldn't bring myself to speak or admit what we had both done to her yet, knowing that I just wanted somebody to help ease her pain and fast!

A punch from Daryl, whether I wanted to admit it or not, was fucking sore at the best of times and she had took one right to the back of the head...

Not to mention that I grew up fighting, so I can only imagine the state that her ribs are in after that forceful knee from myself which had been intended for Daryl.

We were fools, fighting like that in front of her, but Daryl was the one who started it! I hope he feels good about his little tantrum this time around!

Opening the door to her room, Selene moves towards her on the bed as I glance over Sofia who continues to quietly cry as Daryl strokes her hand - the guilt ripping through me like a murderous blade at the sight of her. Here I was, supposed to be keeping her safe and I've just kneed her full force during a fight under my own roof.

But why did she think to get in the way in the first place? We didn't even have any time to react!

nose with my thumb and forefinger, as Daryl

wave us out, as we sigh and do as she asks knowing that Sofia would probably be more comfortable that

glare at my fellow accomplice, blaming

and that I too had played a hand in what had happened to Sofia, but if he would have just spoke to me like a normal fucking adult then all of this would have been resolved without us beating the shit out of each

as Daryl's eyes narrow down on me as we stand just outside the

regret hitting you! But I do regret hitting her!" Daryl deadpans as

Mature!

face,

I was used to it. We had both taken a fair few hits in our lifetime, especially from

witnessed my violent side numerous times now, but she shouldn't have seen something like that happen in the home that's supposed to make her feel safe. I was pissed off, both at Daryl and at myself for letting it get that out of hand in

in front of her? Do you even know the half of what she's been through?" I begin

country?! This isn't just a couple of nights away on a

by my fucking side!" I retort,

would think that, wouldn't you? Cocky fucking asshole!" He sneers,

this back up again! Talk to me like a grown ass man!" I rage, as

give up, but knowing that Sofia now lay in her bed injured thanks to us both - I wouldn't let it continue like it did. "You've bruised her ribs up pretty bad - I checked!" Daryl states matter of factly, completely taking me

This motherfucker!

fucking punched her right into my damn knee!" I argue, knowing that his punch had sent her forward right into my assault. He doesn't like that, and moves to shove me next, before we both turn on

it already? We can hear you both from inside and I can't believe that you are actually still arguing! I won't ask questions, but whatever you did to her - you two should be ashamed of yourselves! Her ribs are horrendously bruised, thankfully not broke though, and she has a head concussion which caused the sickness! SO ENOUGH!" Selene warns, as we both stand there like children being given into

complete experience all for

as Daryl ignores me and moves off downstairs himself. Entering my room, I slam the door shut behind me, irritated and wanting to trash the place just to relieve