Savage Vows & Silken Lies
"I'm tired of being a liability, Juli. Every time we step out of this tower, someone is either taking our picture or trying to put a bullet in our car. I want you to teach me how to fight."
My breathing paused in my lungs, did I just hear a pet name? From my Little viper? Heavens fuck me twice. Don't think about it, I said pushing the thought to the far end of my brain. I puffed up my chest and widened my stance and let out a harsh, mocking laugh, leaning my forearms against the heavy bag. "You think because you won a staring contest with a few reporters, you're ready for my world? Go back to the living room, Vivienne. Play with your fashion magazines."
Her eyes narrowed into furious slits.