Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem)
"Whenever I think of Connie's face, I'm reminded of who's behind my daughter's scars. The evil that found joy in tormenting a young girl. Even if Lily was the ringleader for the worst of it, Connie was there, feeding it, fueling it. She's just as responsible."
"Is your daughter better now?" Kane's eyes narrowed. And I felt Liam tense, already knowing my answer. My heart twisted painfully, and I recalled the promise I'd made. The vow never to raise a hand against Connie or Lily. How I'd obeyed that vow only because my daughter had begged me, tears in her eyes, to let it go. Liam's hand tightened gently on my shoulder, and I closed my eyes against the sting of tears.
"She's dead," I said blunt