Guilt for his actions tonight began to gnaw at his insides creating a rising wave of shame. Winnie wouldn't have reacted so aggressively had she stumbled across Maple and he. She likely would have laughed and attempted to make a quick escape. "I'm sorry, Winnie. Both for tonight and not realizing sooner." Dory whispered, his expression earnest and sad.

He once again had a blazing desire to go find the asshole that hurt her. It wouldn't take much effort, all he'd have to do was find the latest woman he'd brutalized. "I'm not going anywhere. You'll be okay again one day, I promise."

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