"I apologize for my behavior just now Maverick. I've been meaning to do that to Ivan for a while and he had it coming." Autumn massaged the mark that Ivan had given to her. In the past she would have cried or practically sobbed over the fact that Ivan had treated her like that but right now it was a burning reminder as to why she was doing this. Besides she had hit him as well, twice to be exact and if Maverick hadn't stopped her she might have done more.

Autumn was glad either way, Ivan might have regain his composure and overpowered her. At least she got the...