Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

She gave a short, blunt answer. Just two words.

Yvonne's brow twitched. "Why? Am I not pretty enough? Not charming enough?"

She'd asked. Skye just told her the truth, and now Yvonne looked even more annoyed.

Skye shrugged, giving her a quick once-over. "Xander's into girls like Star-you know, the sweet, all-American, homecoming queen types. You're... well, not that."

"Besides, everyone in Oakridge knows your temper. Seriously, what guy would willingly sign up for that?"

"I mean, the way you went after Dan? I'd bet not just Xander—anyone who knows you would keep their distance."

In Skye's mind, Yvonne was just too intimidating. No one had the guts to mess with a woman like her.

Hearing Skye lay it out, Yvonne felt even more convinced Xander was a lost

cause.

"But honestly, his reaction was pretty weird," Skye mused, frowning thoughtfully.

"Most people try to avoid getting blamed for stuff. I've never seen anyone so eager to take the fall."

Yvonne didn't feel like dissecting it further. She just took another swig of her whiskey.

Skye continued, "If you ask me, Dan's the most likely suspect. After the way he screwed you over, he still dares to show his face around here?"

narrowed dangerously at the mention of

Ha. Everyone had underestimated him before. She'd been suspicious, but now it

Skye let out a huge sigh of relief. What a miracle-Yvonne

Yvonne threw one last remark over her shoulder as she

Skye stared, wide-eyed.

got bigger fish to fry right

to settle

to

...

5:00 a.m.

hospital, he got a sinking feeling in his

are

And at this hour?

hadn't forgiven her for what she did to Dan. As Dan's most

straight for the hospital room. Scar blocked her path, quick as a flash. “Ms. Quinn, our boss needs his rest." His tone was

She raised her hand and slapped Scar so hard his head rang. Before he could recover, she grabbed him by the neck. If he hadn't managed to fend her off, he probably

kicked him hard in the stomach, knocking him

a backward glance, Yvonne marched into the

groggily,

breath caught. "You—"

he could finish, Yvonne slapped him.

burned. His head

didn't even have time to react before