When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 516

Lucian threw a punch at Asher, his frustration evident. "What about Lemmy? She was hurt!"

Asher's face was impassive. "I'll make it up to Lemira for the harm she's endured, and Zack will be held accountable. But we can't involve the police or let this go public!"

"This isn't the right time for that discussion. We're all men here, not the best suited to handle this. Let's have Evelina come over," Caspian suggested just as the

bathroom door opened and Lemira walked out.

The room fell into silence, everyone stunned.

Lucian hurried over to Lemira. "Lemmy, are you alright?"

Lemira shrugged, shaking her head lightly. "What's supposed to be wrong with me?"

Caspian's eyes widened in disbelief. "Then who the heck is on the bed?"

Asher felt a sinking feeling. He walked over, pulled back the blanket slightly, and was shocked to see Evelina's face. He stumbled back, startled. "It's Evelina."

Lucian was bewildered. "What on earth is happening?"

Asher turned to Lemira, his anger simmering. "Did you orchestrate this?"

filled with sarcasm. She walked over to the bed and slapped Evelina awake with a

darkened. "What

so she can

but with the blanket slipping, he

"We're not done here."

away, exchanging a knowing glance, understanding beginning to dawn on

groggily, then screamed upon seeing Lemira.

you up so you can tell

state of undress and the discomfort in her

velve

and horror washed

stammered, her lips quivering, "Why did you do this to me,

hard; she had been

reap what you sow. Maybe

at Lemira, her hands aiming for her throat, only to be met with

current state, Evelina was no match

down, sobbing uncontrollably. "Asher, Asher,

brothers. "Evelina's not exactly dressed for company,

temples, clearly frustrated. "Eve, put some clothes on first, then we'll