Nothing Will Ever Be Fine Between Us Again

Kira used to admire Austyn for his assertiveness. He was so decisive, a typical Type A personality who never took no for an answer. Some said he achieved success by ruthlessly running roughshod over anyone who got in his way. But it didn’t feel so good now that she was on the receiving end of his imposing will. ‘If you want me to explain, I’ll explain. Just don’t mention divorce again. You can be mad at me all you want, but don’t throw hurtful words like that around.’ ‘Hurtful?’ Kira shook her head, incredulous. ‘Do you honestly expect me to believe a man like you would be hurt by such a simple word like divorce? Do you even know what real hurt feels like?’ Austyn pursed his lips. He could feel blood seeping out from his chest wound. He shifted his body so Kira wouldn’t see his right side. ‘Hurt is hearing your husband say he loves you, right before he leaves to spend time with another woman.’ Kira thought Austyn was turning away from her, which enraged her. ‘Hurt is not knowing what h