I warned you

The tension had gradually increased between the Edward and Sebastian as the cricket match progressed. It was Sebastian who was acting like a jealous child... not allowed to play with a toy.

Sebastian had always been spoiled by his mother and with her permission mistreated his little brother. Thankfully Edward had been spared by living with his Aunt and Uncle... but when he had visit his parents Sebastian took pleasure in getting his little brother in trouble. Sebastian had also learnt how to inflict pain in areas that could be easily covered and so he never got into trouble. Edward could never win against his brother but chose to remain silent and avoid his brother as much as possible.

The brothers had very little to do with each other since leaving school and it had been a number of years since they had met. Sebastian was a rake and was known to be violent towards women in the brothels. He exhibited psychopath tendencies and Edward wouldn't be surprised if his brother had caused the death of other people. There had been whispers but there was no real evidence to prove the rumours.

Edward had been on high alert as he saw his brother displaying predatory behaviour towards his Alison. He was not going to let his crazy brother put his beloved in danger and it was why he was very direct with him. Henry had decided that it was time for Sebastian and his friends to leave the following morning. Edward knew he needed to stand up to his brother. Like Henry... Edward was also dealing with ghosts from his past.

"I am happy to be with you as you face your brother... it is not safe for him to be around." firmly stated Henry.

After dinner the men were in the saloon and discussing the events of the day... particularly the cricket game.

"I have never seen women play before" Lord Castle commented

"Well... they do and can... even better than men" Henry stated and smiled as he was thinking about his wife's performance

"It was a pleasure watching Miss Heywood" shared Sebastian ... changing his tone so that everyone knew he was not talking about her cricketing skills

"Alison is my sister-in-law and your brother's betrothed... she is a gentleman's daughter" Henry raising his voice

"Sorry... but it was such a pleasure watching her... are all Heywood women the same. Sebastian pushing further

" Miss Heywood will not be spoken about in that way ... brother" warned Edward

"They are not for you... Sebastian" Henry taking on a deadly tone

"Your wife is very feisty... she must be a handful in the bedroom" Sebastian directing this towards Henry

Before he knew it Henry and Edward had Sebastian pinned against the wall.

"You were warned... brother... you have no control and we can't trust you will show respect to the ladies and children in the house." commented Edward. He was not going to let this man destroy the people he loved.

"You must be gone by breakfast and never be in our presence again" spoke Henry as he increased the pressure on Sebastian and didn't release him until the man nodded.

Henry and Edward walking out of the room with Charles as they had an urgent need to be with the ladies and children.

Charlotte knowing something had transpired in the saloon. She looked into Henry's eyes and asked what was said. Her blood boiled at the words spoken to them... glad to hear they were leaving. She would show Henry later in private how much she loved her knight in shining armour. Alison was also comforting her future husband and was proud he had stood up to that vile man.

Sebastian on the other hand was angry... he hated his little brother and cousin. The men had humiliated him in front of his friends. He sat in the corner of the room and smoked. His mind thinking about what revenge he was going to inflict on those two men. It was one thing his mother was good at was hurting others without getting caught. One idea come to his mind and a wicked smile appeared on his face. He would wait until everyone was asleep before he acted... while he waited he started drinking as he thought about the revenge he was going to inflict on his brother and cousin.