Chapter 34: A Satisfied Fight

"So which married woman are you messing around with, huh?" Bryce hollered, laying it on thick. Their voices carried, drawing people from Royphia Village until a little crowd had gathered. I knew that even if nothing had happened between Gracie and me, once those busybodies started talking, the truth wouldn't matter. People would assume the worst about us. The words lit a slow fuse in my chest. Oaklyn was clearly looking for trouble. Oaklyn gave me a cold smile. "Gideon, don't dodge the point....