Stella’s cold fingers brushed lightly over Evan’s swollen temple.He sucked in a sharp breath.The pain hit instantly.He jerked back on instinct and lost his balance, dropping onto the floor.Annoyed, he glared up at her.She was smiling.A satisfied, almost delighted smile.“Well,” she said lightly, “looks like you’re not getting off easy either. Especially today. See? It’s already swelling.”Evan stared at her.She’d really meant to hurt him. That headbutt hadn’t been impulsive. She’d aimed for damage.His jaw tightened.The frustration surged through him, and when he grabbed her wrist again to apply the medicine, his movements turned rough.She hissed in pain and yanked her arm free.Her hand came down across his face in a sharp backhand.Smack.That was it.The last thread of restraint snapped.All his life, he’d been elevated, indulged, respected.In his mind, he had already lowered himself enough for her this time.Before, when they argued, he’d say a few soft
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