Rage exploded in his chest and before he could think to stop himself he'd backhanded the lying bitch. "Fuck you!" he snarled, rearing back.

The hit didn't have much power behind it, but still, he regretted the action. He didn't beat women. If he had to deal with one within the organization, they were killed swiftly and humanely. Katie swung wildly on the hook, crying out in shock. She sobbed, her feelings likely hurt more than her face.

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