Chapter 133

Howard's mouth was warm, but all Megan felt was cold humiliation. She struggled, twisting hard against him, but Howard pinned her firmly to the tree. Fury flared through the shame, and she bit his lip until she tasted the metallic tang of blood. Only then did he let her go. Howard straightened up, wiping the blood from his mouth with his knuckles. Megan's hand flew up to strike him, but he was faster. He caught her wrist and slammed it back against the rough bark. Her anger spiked. What the hell was he doing? He had spent the night with Alyssa, only to show up this morning and force himself on her. Why did he insist on humiliating her? The thought that he had kissed another woman just hours ago made her stomach turn. Rage boiled inside her. She tried to kick him, but he blocked her effortlessly. "Megan, do you really think I'll let you hit me again?" Howard asked, his voice cold. He'd let his guard down yesterday; that was the only reason her slap had landed. He had thought she