Chapter 40

Kate POV

The driver of the car stormed toward me, his face evident with anger. He motioned for me to roll down my window, but I sat still, ignoring him.

“Hey! Get out of the car!” he yelled, slapping the hood.

My jaw tightened. Who did this guy think he was? His car wasn't that hit, and it wasn’t like I rammed into him on purpose. I stared ahead, pretending he wasn’t there. But when he slammed his palm against my car again, it was as though he dared me to respond.

That’s it.

I opened the door with more force than necessary and stepped out, my heels clicking against the pavement. My eyes immediately darted to the front of my car. The damage was minimal, just a cracked front light. Nothing near where he’d hit it earlier.

“Are you insane?” I snapped, turning to face him. He was tall, with broad shoulders and an attitude that matched his size. “Do you think hitting someone’s car helps?”

He crossed his arms, his eyes deepening.