Chapter 19: Bronson

"What happened Nicole."

"I said, nothing." She holds her stance, matching my angered glare. Damn this woman brings out such a fight within me. Something I'm growing to both crave and be annoyed with. I've only just met her, and yet I could see myself easily having arguments with her all day and night. "Now, are you going to calm down so that I can speak with you?"

I hold her stare a few seconds later, then finally blow out a deep breath and take the towel being handed to me from Rand. He nods his head, gives Nicole one last look I cannot decipher, then leaves us. Wrapping the towel around my body I look back over at Nicole whose eyes are glued to my abs.

F*ck this girl is doing this to me.

"So, you're not going to tell me who did that to your face?"

"Would you believe me if I did?" I deserved that, I know I did, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to kill someone.

"Nicole."

"Bronson."

"Fine." I huff out a breath of irritation then indicate with my chin for her to follow me to