Chapter 85

Katie's POV

Anger flutters just under the surface. His mocha-colored eyes turn dark as his hand reaches up into the back of my hair, holding it tightly, holding me securely.

The sting of pain as my hair pulls makes me smile. “That debt is never going to be settled, piccolo.”

The smile is wiped from my face as dread settles deep into my bones. It has to be settled. We have to be even now. I saved his life!

“Why?” I cry out as he pulls me closer to his mouth. His hot breath is on my face, and he smells like bourbon and man. Sweat still lines...