It was Ryan!

Catherine's body tensed as fury surged through her. Without thinking, she bit down hard on his lip, forcing him to pull back in pain, and then slapped him across the face with all her strength.

Ryan staggered slightly, his cheek reddening from the force of her blow. As soon as he let go, Catherine leaned against the wall, gasping for air, her heart pounding in her chest.

Ryan was breathing heavily too, his face dark with anger, his ...