The Price of a Punch

Tessa's punch came fast and brutal. It was completely unexpected!

Her fist landed squarely in Gareth's abdomen.

If Gareth hadn't been trained himself, he might have been sent flying by Tessa's blow. Even so, he staggered backward several steps before regaining his balance.

He grabbed his gut on reflex, the ache a dead giveaway. He'd actually just been punched by the woman right in front of him, th