*~Chapter Thirteen : Unending~*
Todd continued to stare down into Marty's face as he held her in his grip. His fingers were biting into her skin. "You're going to answer my question," he insisted. "Tell me now: Did you sleep with Jason Webb?"
Marty let out a deep, heavy sigh. "No, Todd. I didn't sleep with Jason. We have had a marriage of convenience, but I do have feelings for him," Marty stated. "You need to understand; he's my best friend. He was good to me when I needed him most. He's always been there for me and for Cass."
'Don't you think I wanted to be there for you, too? I wanted to be with you... but I couldn't be," Todd stated sadly. "I needed you and our little girl."
"We needed you, too," Marty said in a painful voice. "It's not my fault you were locked up in prison; you know that, Todd. It's no one's fault but your own."
"You did it to punish me!" Todd concluded. "You gave yourself to him to punish me."
"No, I did it because I was lonely and I needed Jason to help me. I needed someone to be there, because you couldn't be."
"I am back now.. so you do not need him. We are a family- you, me, and Cassandra. Jason Webb will die!" Todd said in a hiss. He finally let go of her arms. He looked as though he were about to bolt from the room.
Marty saw the fury blazing in his eyes. She knew Todd well enough to know that he was a real threat to Jason. She was fearful he would leave and attack Jason.
"No Todd, don't do it please!" she pleaded as she grabbed his arm. "If you hurt Jason, I will never forgive you! EVER! And you'll end up back in prison... this time for life! And you will NEVER see me and our little girl again. Is that what you want?!"
Todd pulled away from Marty's touch. He glared at her, crossing his arms over his chest. "I just want YOU, Marty. That's all I want. Are you gonna give me what I want?" he demanded.