Page 186 of Mountain Boss

I know he’s going to scream any second now.

I twist his already injured ankle. Hard.

He turns with the movement—the body’s natural reaction to try to stop the pain.

But that just puts him flat on his back. Which is exactly where I want the Fucking Creep.

I drop on top of him.

Straddling his torso.

His eyes are wide. His face covered in blood from his broken nose.

And I’m too furious to be controlled.

Controlled is the last thing I feel.

His mouth opens.

But I can’t let him speak.

If I hear a single word. If he tries to lie to me. If he tries to justify himself. I’ll kill him.

And I need him silent.

I will not let him terrorize my girl.

Releasing my rage, I slam my fist into his chest.

I hear the air get stuck in his lungs.

His diaphragm is seizing.

It’s not a death blow.

But it’ll keep him quiet.

The thud of Courtney locking her deadbolt settles over me.

She’s safe.

And I’m going to keep her that way.

I throw another punch.

My knuckles collide with his cheekbone.

My other fist connects with the other side of his face.

I think about what would have happened if I wasn’t following him.

I punch his already broken nose.

He tries to push me away.

I think about the fear Courtney would have felt if he’d shoved through her door behind her.

I grip one of his hands in both of mine.

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