The air in my lungs turns stale. I strive to not present my worry, but it surely’s not possible. I carry my chin and order, “Untie me now.”

He chuckles. “Do ya suppose ya have any management or energy over this case? I can guarantee ya, ya have none.”

“Da, please,” I urge once more as extra tears fall.

Pity fills my father’s face, and my intestine sinks additional.

How can he not assist me?

The thug arms a bottle of whiskey to Da. “Right here ya go, Malachy. Drink up, outdated man.”

Da takes it.

“Da, do not drink that,” I urge.

He does not pay attention. However he by no means has. He takes a number of giant mouthfuls after which wipes his mouth as if relieved. “Thanks.”

The thug nods and pats him on the again. “The bosses are on their method. They’re going to be blissful that you just’re lastly residing as much as your finish of the cut price.”

Da guiltily glances at me, then again on the thug. “Aye.” He takes one other sip of alcohol.

The thug takes the gag and forces it again into my mouth.

I choke, and tears proceed falling.

Da stares at me.

The thug leaves the room, and Da goes again to the cot. He scratches his head, staring on the ground, then drinks extra.

I make a loud noise, making an attempt to scream, “Da,” but it surely’s muffled. I do it again and again till he lastly seems at me.

He states, “I am sorry, Maeve. You will get used to it although.”

Get used to it? What’s he speaking about?

My tears soak my shirt, however I glare at my father. He is the person who I’ve all the time protected. The one I’ve beloved and sacrificed for therefore he was all the time secure. I put my life on maintain as a result of he could not look after himself.

It lastly hits me that Tynan’s all the time been proper. Da’s by no means deserved me, my love, or something I did for him. But I nonetheless surprise how he can sit there and never do something. I attempt to converse once more, however I can not.

Da steps in entrance of me and removes the gag. He asserts, “I can solely preserve this off so lengthy. What’s it you are making an attempt to say?”

I sob tougher. “Please, Da. Please. I’ve all the time beloved ya. I do know ya love me. Please,” I urge, although, for the primary time in my life, I am not sure if he does love me.

He sighs after which holds the bottle of whiskey to my lips. “Ya need a sip? It will make it higher.”

I flip my mouth away, disgusted. I hate whiskey; the scent, style, and sight of it. I all the time have as a result of he is all the time chosen it above every part, together with me.

I squeeze my eyes shut, remembering how he selected it above Ma as effectively. I’ve by no means admitted that to myself, but it surely’s true.

He shakes the bottle in entrance of me. “Aye, come on, lass. Do not be so onerous on your self. Have a sip.”

“Get that away from me,” I shriek.

Confusion fills his face. He scratches his head once more. “Okay, swimsuit your self. Extra for me.” He takes one other lengthy drink. His hand shakes. It is not the primary time I’ve seen it. It is nerve injury from all his years of extreme ingesting.

I get ahold of my feelings and demand, “Da, I wish to know what you’ve got completed. What’s on this contract? And who did ya promise me to?”

He stares at me, not answering.

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