Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

Ronald's face had clouded over again.

Well, it made sense. After all, it was his own little sister who'd been hurt by that jerk. No matter who the guy was, he deserved what was coming to him.

He glanced at Stella, sitting quietly by his side. "Go on and get yourself some dinner."

"Huh? Aren't you eating with me?"

"I'll eat in a bit, sweetheart." His voice softened as he gave her a gentle nudge.

Stella nodded, obedient as ever. "Okay, I'll go eat first then."

She really was starving.

Sure, Ronald had kept her supplied with plenty of grapes and chips all afternoon, but honestly? When you're hungry for real, snacks just don't cut it. You need a real meal.

When Ronald and Stella came back into the house, Yvonne looked like she was on the verge of tears.

Ronald headed for the stairs, and tossed a look over his shoulder. "Yvonne, come with me to the study."

"Okay,” she muttered, glancing at Stella.

Stella's eyes were full of worry for her. What girl doesn't wish things could just be simple with the person she loves?

But Dan wasn't just a bad boyfriend-he was dangerous. And what he'd done today... well, Yvonne had every right to be furious.

She'd stormed in and, well, let's just say Dan and his buddies got a taste of her knuckles. Only after swinging at a few faces did she feel her rage begin to settle.

In the study, Ronald lit a Marlboro and looked over at Yvonne, who still looked like she was ready to cry. "You want me to take care of Dan for you?"

"Nope."

She cut him off before he could even finish the thought.

Handle it herself? Damn right. Some scores you just can't let someone else settle. You have to do it yourself to ever feel right again.noveldrama

Just like when Stella was in Portis City. Sure, Ronald had gone after the Larkin family and the Quarry family after, but Stella had insisted on handling things her own way. Sometimes, payback just needs to be personal.

Ronald frowned. "So, what are you going to do?"

"I'm going to beat the hell out of him."

She said it without even blinking.

Did he think one punch was enough? Please. She'd need at least three or four rounds to get this anger out of her system.

Ronald just stared at her, smoke curling from his lips.

"You really want to go after him again?"

"Not want. Need to."

What happened today? That was just the appetizer. There was plenty more coming for Dan.

Listening to Yvonne grit her teeth, Ronald couldn't help but think: Dan was toast.

"And what about Xander?"

Xander. Her now-official husband, at least on paper.

She'd just gotten their marriage license yesterday, and by that night, everything went to hell. What a cosmic joke.

"Xander can wait," Yvonne muttered.

Honestly, who had time to worry about Xander right now? She was still seeing red.

Storming back downstairs, Yvonne found Stella in the kitchen, nibbling

away at her food like a tiny hamster.

Watching her little sister eat was almost... soothing.

"Is dinner good?" Yvonne asked, sliding into the chair across from her.

Stella nodded and pushed her plate of buffalo wings closer. "These are amazing. You should try one."

She'd already polished off a few herself.

Stella studied Yvonne's face carefully.

"What's with the staring?" Yvonne asked, rolling her eyes. "Relax, it was just a creep. I'm not about to go jumpin the river, you know. Your big sister's got thicker skin than that."

Stella just blinked at her.

Honestly, Yvonne wasn't the type for melodramatics. If anyone should be afraid of going for a swim, it was Dan.

If Dan knew things would end like this, he'd never have tried anything last night.

Suddenly, Yvonne's phone started buzzing.

Unknown number.

She answered, "Yeah?"

A furious voice snarled through the

line.

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me got to be kidding

Xander?"

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It was Dan, and even through the phone, his rage was practically nuclear.