The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 207 A Fist Flies Harlan's gaze snapped into razor focus as he demanded , " What did you just say ? " Julius answered evenly , " Quinn is quite taken with my body - and with me . Our relationship will last a very long time . When the moment is right , I intend to ask her to marry me . " Harlan's brows knotted ; he seized Julius by the collar and growled , " What have you done to her ? " Julius lifted his eyes slowly . " She can do whatever she pleases with me - even anything intimate .

Whatever delights her , I cooperate . I'm fortunate this body of mine appeals to her . As for you … you will never know what it feels like to be desired by her as a man . " " You- ! " Flames flared in Harlan's eyes ; the thought of Julius and Quinn being intimate sent an unnamed fury surging through him . He reminded himself that Quinn was now involved with Julius , that whatever they did was none of his business , yet Julius's words still pierced him . " Forget it , Harlan .

Quinn and I will never break up , so stop dreaming that you can have her , " Julius said bluntly . In the next second , Harlan's fist shot toward Julius's face . At that exact moment , the door to the room swung open . Catching sight of Quinn in his peripheral vision , Julius made no effort to dodge ; he let Harlan's fist land squarely on his face . Bang ! The punch hit its mark . " Stop it ! " Quinn's voice rang out . Startled , Harlan loosened his grip ; Julius staggered two steps back .

Quinn stepped forward , frowning at the swelling on Julius's cheek and the thin line of blood at his lip . She turned to Harlan , " What happened ? Why are you fighting ? " Harlan pressed his lips together , suddenly unsure how to explain . If I tell her I lost control because I like her and Julius provoked me , she'll only pull further away . Then I'll have even less of a chance to get close . " It's nothing , " Julius volunteered . " Something I said must have displeased Harlan , that's all .

" Quinn's gaze softened with concern ; she brushed away the tiny bead of blood at the corner of his mouth . " Why didn't you dodge ? " With his skills , he easily could have . " Harlan is your friend . If he needed to vent , I let him , " Julius replied . Harlan was so pissed off. He clenched his jaw so hard , it felt like his teeth would shatter . 1/2 Chapter 207 A Fist Flies Why didn't I see how tricky this guy was before ? He took the punch on purpose !

+10 Free Coins Quinn sighed ; the water she'd just bought was ice - cold - perfect for casing the swelling on Julius's face . " Hold this against your cheek to bring the swelling down , " she said , handing him the bottle . " Alright ." He took it obediently and pressed it to his face . Quinn drew Harlan to one side . " What exactly did Julius say to make you swing at him ? " Harlan hadn't cooled off yet . He glared at Julius .

He's pretending to be the wounded one - what kind of man does that ? " Nothing , " he ground out . 1 NANU A Seeing his attitude , Quinn understood he didn't want to talk . " If Julius says something wrong again , tell me -I'll make him apologize . But please don't hit him again ." Harlan shot a glance at Julius , still playing the innocent victim . " You're really dating him ? Do you even know what kind of man he is ? " Harlan snapped . " Of course , Harlan .

I know some of who he is - maybe not everything . That's what dating is for : to learn more . And … What matters most is I'm into him , " Quinn said sincerely . Her words made Harlan feel his throat go dry and tight . The jealousy , anger , and resentment he'd been clutching crumbled beneath those three quiet words : " I'm into him . " If I hadn't left Yarburn back then - if I'd confessed the moment she divorced - would I have had a chance ?

He had waited so long for her marriage to end , believing their moment had come - only for Julius to cut in . One step late - was every step now destined to be late ? " Here , have some water . I'll treat you both to dinner in a bit , " Quinn said , handing Harlan a bottle as well . Lowering his head , Harlan took it , using the motion to hide the bitterness in his eyes . Over the next few hours , the three of them packed everything in the Bridger residence that could be taken .

After scheduling a moving company , Quinn led Julius and Harlan to dinner at Heritage Restaurant downtown . 2/2