Archer:
One solid punch straight to my jaw had me stumbling back into the wall behind me.
I didn't complain. I didn't fight.
Another one straight into my stomach, then my jaw, then my cheek and then my shoulder so hard I was surprised I didn't dislocate it.
Jay didn't justify himself as he hit me, just carried on going, occasionally muttering out curse words.
When he finally finished, I slumped into the wall behind me, my knees giving way. Everything was aching, but I deserved it.
He didn't say anything still, just sat down beside me, massaging his raw knuckles without once unclenching his jaw.
"Done?" I croaked out, managing to pull my lips into a smirk.
"Shut it, or your balls are next to go."
I flinched and immediately straightened my features.
"It's been three months, man." H
