Serenity’s sister was her rock. Now that Serenity was all grown up and had the means, it was her turn to protect her sister.

“Seren.”

Liberty held onto her sister and said, “Don’t go. The injury is only superficial. Plus, I didn’t let him get away with it. I chased him down a few streets with a knife and scared him out of his wits. I trust he won’t be violent to me anymore.”

“If he has done it once, he will do it again, Liberty. He won’t know fear if you don’t fight back when he lays his hands on you. He’ll only assault you again.”

There should be zero tolerance toward domestic violence!

“I know. That’s why I didn’t give in and beat him up too. I even went after him with a knife. You should’ve seen the scared look on his face. His legs were shaking. I heard that you must win the first fight between couples, and I won! He should think twice before laying his hands on me next time.”

Liberty pulled her sister back firmly, keeping Serenity from getting even with Hank. “He’s bac