SLAP!!
Kyra's heart lurched as the sharp sound sliced through the air, deafening and sudden. In that instance, time seemed to freeze. The world fell still, and even their breathing halting unknowingly.
It happened so fast that neither of them could react. In the blink of an eye, just as James finished speaking, his vision blurred and his head snapped to the side. Both Oliver and his personal assistant stood frozen, staring in shock at the scene unfolding before them.
Meanwhile, bit by bit, the fury clouding Kyra's mind began to lift. Her senses returned, but all that remained was a scorching pain in the palm of her hand.
The heat and stinging sensation were stark reminders of what she'd just done, while the bright red skin was a direct indication of her strength. Her mind drew a blank as she watched the man in front of her reached up to touch his cheek before slowly turning his head to face her.