Chapter 23. Want Your Body

ARDEN

The look of disbelief was the first thing I noticed in his eyes. However, it quickly changed to that of betrayal, which brought an unspeakable rage in my heart.

“There’s nothing to talk about anymore,” I firmly said, setting the boundary. “So, if you excuse me.”

However, I nearly forgot just how persistent Jaxon was. He might have gone easy on me during our two-year relationship but there were times his attitude showed.

Now, he had no intentions of hiding this, making fear run through my veins.

He held onto the wrist, caging me in place. His other hand went and scrutinized the mark even more. Thank goodness for Tessa’s concealer because it didn’t get rubbed off.

“What are you doing, Jaxon?” I exclaimed loudly, hoping someone would hear. However, the party was in full swing, the bass vibrating against the walls.

I couldn’t even call Tessa because both my hand were preoccupied. As I gazed at the man before me, there wasn’t an ounce of lo