Chapter: 884

He caught her wrist quickly, but it was a diversion — her true target wasn't his face; it lay elsewhere.

With a swift move, Alicia's hip collided with his lower body.

He let out a strangled groan as pain radiated through him, his vision momentarily blurring as he stumbled back.

Not satisfied, Alicia gave him one last kick, sending him off the bed.

"Serves you right!" she muttered, pulling the blanket around herself as she turned over and promptly closed her eyes, letting sleep claim her.