Mark looked at him for a moment then let out a deep breath and nodded. He looked as if He didn't trust himself to speak.

I came up and put my arm around my brother. I could feel him trembling.

"Well I'll tell you what," Uncle said coming over and putting his hand on my shoulder, "At least I know no one's ever going to mess with my gorgeous niece here."

Uncle Ray was trying to make light of what was going on and I appreciated it but Mark was a mess right now saying with that soft intense tone of his;

"No one fucks with my sister. Ever."

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