Sins of a Past Life

"So I was just the sidekick, making your side chick look all dazzling? You've got some nerve." I slapped him hard. Declan's face turned to the side, but he just calmly took off his glasses, set them on the table, and said, "Go ahead, hit me, yell at me—whatever helps you vent."

My palm stung like hell—hurting him hurt me too. It was a lose-lose situation.

I dropped my hand. No more hitting.

Declan