Something sexual, not love

When I pulled into the garage, go out, and went inside, I was pleasantly surprised to hear lynn't soft voice coming from the backyard. I was happy that she was still here and I knew that I should make my presence known, but I also wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation.

I set Dakota's meds on the counter and quietly made my way into the dining room where I could hide behind the curtains and hear them better.

"You don't have to live like that, Dakota," Lynn stated.

Dakota's sigh floated into the dining room as I waited for her reply.

"It's hard to leave. I've tried in the past but Lex won't let me go."

"I've been in your shoes before, Dakota. The men in our lives only have power when we give it to them.

"The longer you stay with him, the more power he will have. You don't deserve to be hit by any man. You have a brother willing to help you out. I didn't have that. You can and should leave him."

Every hair on my body stood at attention at her words. Lynn's words haunted me as I trie