>Derek couldn't believe what he was hearing. His >tightened as did every other musle in his body. He >barely heard the short exchange between Julia and >Sloan. Where the Hell did he get off implying that >Derek would do anything to hurt Julia or the baby? > >Derek was completely furious. He pulled his hand free >of Julia's, stepping away from her. Then in one quick >smooth motion his left fist shot out and struck Sloan >in the jaw with the full weight of his body behind it. > >And Julia had known it was coming. She had felt his >body tensing, had seen the flash of snapping rage in >his hazel eyes..... and had actually almost flinched >when the sound of Derek's fist connected with a >roundhouse with Sloan's chin. > >And she could see Derek going after him too if she >didn't try and difuse this as soon as possible. So >she shot Nick a look and moved forward, gently >grasping Derek's arm and getting in his field of >vision to try and distract him from Sloan - who was >now rubbing his already swollen jaw and firmly on his >arse on the ground looking up "Derek - please!" > >She caught his gaze and slipped her hand down around >his, bringing up the fist he had used to punch Sloan >with so that she could see his scraped knuckles before >shooting back at Sloan "You would have thought you'd >remember Alcufar before opening your big mouth. Go >with Nick and slap something on your chin before you >have to leave." > >"And I'll take care of this." she said in a lower tone >to Derek, referring to his hand and not about to take >no for an answer. He needed to get away from Sloan >before he did further damage to the jackass - and more >than likely himself if he fell into a rage so blinding >he disregarded the state of his hands while pounding. > "I'm all right," Derek interjected glaring momentarily back at Sloan. Then he moved his gaze back to Julia. He was still furious, but he could feel his rage ebbing somewhat. Though he thought he wouldn't be remiss in hitting the guy again.
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