Playing the Victim

Gideon cornered Tanya in a quiet spot near Audrey's company.

Seeing no one else around and provoked by Tanya, a surge of anger and malice welled up inside Gideon.

He raised his hand high and slapped Tanya hard across the face.

Tanya was completely caught off guard. Her head snapped to the side, and her cheek stung like fire.

She turned to face him, gently touching her cheek.

It felt like it was al