Chapter 16: TRAVIS

My hand still stung from where I'd spanked her ass in my anger. Her reasoning that it was the pressure from her parents had fallen on deaf ears.

"And you know we believe that fucker's father killed my aunt and uncle and my baby cousin. I ought to knock your fucking head off."

I was hit by a sudden thought that made my visions hazy. Walking back over to the bed, I stood over her looking down.

My hand flashed out and grabbed her hair, pulling her head back. "If you tell me you let him touch you, I swear to fuck you're both dead."

"I didn't..."

"Why the fuck should I believe your ass?" I shook her head like a ragdoll, something I would never have done if I weren't so fucking pissed.

There was a knock on the door, so I dropped her head and gave her a stern look. "Travis, untie me."

"Fuck no, you're staying here until I figure out what the fuck to do about this mess you made." I wanted to kiss those pouting lips more than I wanted my next breath, but I was too angry to give in.

I sn