Crystal was cradled on the bed, and she pushed him violently.

Nathan’s lower back was hurt, and he tightened his eyebrows painfully when he moved. He gripped her body hard. “Don’t move.”

“Nathan, how could you do this to me?”

“You brought it yourself.”

“Over and over again, you came to me.” He pinched her jaw. “I put up with you because I had feelings for you. And now, what do you think you are?”

Crystal had a pale lip.

“Who do you think you are that you can come to ...