Chapter 254: Big Joe Savannah “You’ve got some nerve,” Ryan said, his voice low and chilling, “coming in here and thinking you can threaten me.”His hand was still at my throat.I grabbed his wrist instinctively, trying to pry his fingers loose, but he only tightened his grip. Pressure built fast and sharp, cutting off my breath.“Ryan—let go,” I choked.A smile tugged at his mouth. Not amused. Not cruel. Just confident.“Not so tough now, are you?”Something hot and feral snapped inside me. And with my free hand, I swung.The sound of the slap echoed. His head turned slightly with the impact. For a split second, his grip loosened.I sucked in air greedily, staggering back, my lungs burning. My neck throbbed where his fingers had been, already tender, already bruising.“You bastard,” I spat, rubbing my throat. “What is wrong with you?!” Ryan slowly lifted a hand to his cheek, fingertips brushing the spot where I’d struck him. He looked almost… incredulous. As if the idea that I’d d
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