Chapter 29: Bite Back–2
Did it still hurt? Sometimes. But I was slowly killing that love, helped along by Kane’s gentle presence in my life.
“You know Callista, when I was Luna, you did everything possible to humiliate me, thinking it would make Sebastian notice you. You kept trying to seduce him, but he never gave you a second glance. Yes, he didn’t love me and I wasn’t his mate, but at least I was his Luna. What were you? Nothing. So tell me, how does it feel knowing you’ll never be his woman? That he’ll never see you as anything but a convenient tool? That even when he hated me, he’d rather touch me than look twice at you? And now that Aurora’s back, what chance do you think you have?”
“You bitch!” She lunged at me with a screech.
I sidestepped smoothly, sending her stumbling in her heels. She recovered quickly,
charging at me again. Without thinking, I grabbed a carton of milk from my cart and
hurled it at her.
We both froze, watching milk soak into her expensive dress. Her scream of rage echoed
through the store as she flew at me again. I kept throwing whatever I could reach, our
scuffle drawing a small crowd of onlookers. Someone had their phone out, recording
everything.
Just as she was about to slap me, strong arms wrapped around her waist. Someone else grabbed me, pulling me in the opposite direction.
“Let go of me!” I shouted.
They ignored our struggles, dragging us both outside the store.
“You’re both banned from this establishment. If I see either of you near here again, I’m calling the police.” A man who looked like the manager glared at us before storming back
inside.
“This is all your fault!” Callista shrieked.
“My fault? Who attacked who? I was just defending myself from a crazy woman.”
“You’ll pay for this, Thea. Mark my words.” She spun on her heel and stormed off.
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Chapter 29: Bite Back–2
I sighed, heading to my beat–up car. The drive home was a mix of satisfaction at finally standing up to Callista and annoyance at letting her provoke me into a grocery store brawl.
Everyone knew she’d always wanted Sebastian’s attention. But he’d never noticed her obvious pursuit, so she’d taken out her rejected feelings on me instead.
When I pulled into my driveway and saw Kane sitting on my front steps, it was the first good thing to happen all day. I parked and got out.
“Where have you been?” He stood, concern evident in his voice. “I called but you didn’t answer. I was worried.”
“Sorry! Left my phone at home when I went to get groceries.” I explained while unlocking the door.
I led him inside, heading for the kitchen.
“Oh? Where are the groceries then?”
I looked at him sheepishly. “I got into a fight and got kicked out of the store. Actually, I’m permanently banned now.”
“What?!” His eyes widened.
“I know it was stupid, but Callista’s been bullying me forever. I just… I couldn’t take it anymore.” My voice dropped.
I waited for the lecture. It’s what Sebastian would have done – tell me to stop acting like a child, to grow up, say I was just seeking attention by fighting with his Liaison.
Instead, Kane pulled me close, hands settling on my waist. He tilted my chin up, making me meet his captivating gaze.
“I’m glad you’re not hurt,” he said softly. “Never apologize for defending yourself, physically or emotionally. I’m proud of you for finally fighting back.”
He was mesmerizing like this. His eyes, the strong line of his jaw, his lips. Like being under a spell, I watched his head lower slowly. My heart thundered in my chest as his lips claimed mine, our tongues tangling as the kiss deepened.
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