Simmering Tensions

Stella

"Just paying my respects to the new guy," Vance replied, flashing a lazy grin over my shoulder.

I could practically feel the defensive heat rolling off Nolan behind my back. Glancing over my shoulder, I did a quick visual sweep. Nolan looked rigid and thoroughly pissed off, but his face was free of bruises. I had made it through the door just in time to stop an actual physical brawl in my