"Ah!" Like a meme-worthy screaming hamster, Hazel froze mid-scream, mouth gaping.
I flexed my wrist.
Smack! This time, silence finally reigned.
After two stinging slaps landed across her face, Hazel's eyes smoldered with pure venom as she glared at me.
"Just you wait, Emma! You'll pay for this!" she spat, her voice dripping with malice, stomping out like a toddler throwing a tantrum.
Vincent scrambled after her like a whipped dog, but not before pocketing my crystal ashtray. Absolute gutter trash.
As they left, Jason turned to go but hesitated at the door. "Don't let that girl's words get to you," he said gently. "I'm sorry if Max and I caused you any trouble."
I'd braced for interrogation, but his concern thawed my heart like spring sunshine. This was the same thoughtful Jason I re
