The sight of Ryder standing outside her door resurrected Reana's pent-up anger. Her embarrassment tonight was his fault, she thought as her steps doubled, anger rolling off her in waves. "You," she hissed, voice filled with indignation.
Ryder's heart skipped a beat as he watched her march towards him, her eyes flashing like embers, her beautiful cold face set in a fierce scowl.
He stood his ground, lips curled into an indulging smile, though his instincts screamed at him to retreat from the storm brewing before him.
That smile!
Reana wanted to wipe it off his face. Her claws extended, a low growl rumbling in her throat as she launched herself at him.
Ryder's smile never wavered, but his eyes flickered with a hint of wariness as her sharp claws came towards his chest.
Ryder's reflexes kicked in, and he ducked just in time, avoiding her slashing claws by mere inches.
