Moving in close, Jesse said, “Piper may have forgiven you for leaving her in Mexico after you stole her research, but I tend to hold a grudge.”
Garrett smirked. He didn’t think Mr. Elkhorn would leave alone his history with Piper. “You know, I could have come back at any time. Once Piper expressed what she thought of my poor judgment,” he rubbed his jaw, “we might still be together. But there were other stories to cover, new places to travel. Besides, I thought you would thank me. If I hadn’t left, you wouldn’t be with her now.”
Then Jesse got a view of the top of Garrett’s head as the man doubled over, his breath leaving him when Jesse’s fist connected with his solar plexus.
“Once an asshole, always an asshole,” Jesse said quietly, taking a step back. “She wouldn’t have stayed with you
