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Harvey cursed himself for not sensing the threat approaching from behind. In a quick move he turned Donna and himself so he could see all their attackers, but he was most focused on their newest member. He was tall with a muscular frame. A scar ran down the left side of his face and while it made him look mean, it was his eyes that reflected pure evil.

Before the comment had even processed in her brain Donna found herself backed up against the brick of the building they had been next too. Harvey had once again placed himself between her and what was now three men threatening them. A second later, her brain finally processed what had been said and she couldn't contain the whimper that escaped her lips before she raised her hand to cover her mouth.

Up until that moment Donna had been uncharacteristically quiet and calm and it had helped Harvey to also remain calm. However, hearing her just now broke his heart. He wanted to tell her everything would be alright and that he would never break his promise, but he couldn't seem weak and caring in front of these men. Caring made you weak. His anger and resolve grew and his voice was practically a growl when he spoke. "Walk away now. I will hurt you if you go anywhere near her." The words were spoken with such a calm confidence that it actually made them more frightening than if Harvey have yelled. "You have the money and my watch. Here." Harvey said as he reached into his front pocket. "Take my car too. It's parked a block over."

"Oh we'll take all that. Plus we'll take her too," smirked the man with the scar. It was obvious he was in charge as he motioned the other two men to deal with Harvey.

Donna screamed as the two men grabbed Harvey and tossed him to the side. Instantly, he was up and fighting back. As tears rolled down her face, she watched Harvey try and defend himself against the onslaught of the two men. The taller of the men had just landed a punch to Harvey's midsection and she watched as he doubled over in pain. Not to be out done the other man landed a punch to Harvey's face as he had just started to straighten back up. Feeling both amazed and horrified she watch as Harvey fought. Punches were thrown back and forth. She was so busy watching that she didn't notice the third man until she felt his hand caress her face.

"You and me are going to have some fun Red," he whispered in her ear just before licking his way down her neck.

Donna fought back the urge to vomit and tried to push him away as his hands ran up and down her body. "No. Get off of me!" She tried to scream but he cut off her words as he violently pressed his lips against hers. She quickly brought her knee up and for a moment she thought she might actually break free, but he quickly recovered grabbing her by the shoulders and slamming her into the brick wall. Donna thought her head might explode at the impact and she struggled to see past the black dots dancing in front of her eyes.

"I'll teach you, you bitch," he roared as he ripped her dress down the front exposing her black lace bra and panties. He roughly grabbed her breast and once again crashed his lips down on her, forcing her mouth open.

Harvey was sure he had at least one broken rib and he struggled to catch his breath after knocking one of the men he was fighting unconscious. He turned back to the other man as a muffled scream made his heart stop. He turned in time to see the man with the scar tear open Donna's dress. Fury immediately roared up inside him and in no time the other man lay bleeding at his feet.

Donna did her best to fight him off, but it only angered him more and he retaliated by smacking her around. She could feel the blood running down from her split lip, her left eye was already swelling and she was still having troubling focusing but she managed to reach up and scrape her nails down the side of his face. She closed her eyes as he used his knee to push her legs apart. Then as he painfully bit her shoulder he replaced his knee with his hand. "You know you want this baby. Can you feel what I have for you Red?" he asked as he rubbed up against her.

"No, please don't do this," she pleaded. She was terrified by what this man was doing to her, but she was also worried about Harvey. She could hear the fight continuing just feet away from her. Then suddenly his rough hands were gone and she forced her eyes to focus. Harvey and her attacker were rolling around on the ground.

Harvey had never felt the kind of white hot rage that coursed through his body as he grabbed the man and pulled him off of Donna. "You son of a bitch!" He would never be able to erase the memory of this man's hands on her or forget the sound of her cries. Rolling them over Harvey managed to come out on top and began pounding his fists into the man's face and torso over and over again. He was so focused on causing the man beneath him pain that he didn't hear Donna's cries for help or the sound of the sirens and screeching tires as help finally arrived. He also failed to notice the knife his opponent had managed to pull out. He barely registered the burning pain in his side just before he was pulled off. He watched as two police officers wrestled the knife away and flipped the man over and secured him with handcuffs. Harvey should have felt relief but his anger and fear for Donna continued to overwhelm him and he struggled against the officers holding him back.

"Calm down!" the officers directed him. "Now tell us what's going on."

To Harvey the voices seemed to be coming from far away but he could feel arms restraining him as he fought to get free. He had to protect Donna. He had already failed her. He let that piece of shit get his hands on her. Once again he gathered his remaining strength and fought against the men holding him, but then he heard her cries and he instantly was able to focus. For the first time he noticed the flashing lights of the police cars and realized that the men trying to restrain him were officers. "It's okay you can let me go. I need to…" he tried to take a deep breath and ending up groaning as his body finally starting reacting to the beating he had taken.

"Ma'am, you need to tell me what happened here."

Donna jumped back and tried to pull away as an officer reached out to her. Suddenly she became aware of the state of her dress and with shaking hands she did her best to pull the torn pieces together. "I….he," she couldn't seem to get the words out. She wanted to run but she couldn't do more than lean against the building. Having no control over her body she stood there shaking from head to toe. "Harvey! Please I need to see him," she cried, desperately needing the comfort only he could provide.

"You need to sit down until the ambulance gets here." One of the officers advised Harvey as he tried to examine the wound on Harvey's side.

"No! No, I need to take care of her," he said as he turned around looking for her. He wasn't even aware of the red stain spreading across his shirt. Suddenly, he heard her cry out his name and he violently managed to pull himself out of the officers grasp. "Where is she?" he demanded.

"She's over there. Officer Daly is taking care of her." another man answered. "But you need to answer some questions before we release you, sir."

"The hell I do!" Instantly, Harvey's posture straighten and even though he was bruised and bleeding there was no mistaking his determination or the attitude of total control he was famous for. "I'll answer all of your god damn questions about those pieces of shit that attacked us," he stated pointing to the men, "After I take care of her." When the officer started to argue Harvey cut him off. "I will sue you, your department and this whole damn city if you don't let me go right now."

"Do you know any of these men?"

"Which one hurt you?"

"What were you doing out here tonight? Were you alone?"

Donna closed her eyes and tried to breathe through the images that flashed through her mind as the officers questioned her. She knew they were only doing their jobs. Trying to help, but right now she just couldn't seem to focus enough to give them more than one word answers. She could still feel his hands, his weight pushing her against the wall.

"The ambulance should be here any minute, ma'am. Just hold on. Everything will be okay."

She really wanted to believe them, but she couldn't imagine anything ever being okay again. She didn't know where Harvey was, or if he was hurt. Sobs that she had been holding back seemed to explode out of her and just when she thought she couldn't hold on anymore she was wrapped up in strong arms. She buried her face into Harvey's chest as her tears soaked his shirt. "Shhh, it's okay Donna. I've got you."