"Didn't I say stay put?"

A gut feeling churned in Taliyah's stomach. "What's your game?"

Valeria grabbed her hair and landed two hard smacks.

"Taliyah, those are from me. Whether I fancy Hutton or not, I'm his wife. You knew that and still chased after him, so you've got it coming!"

Taliyah wailed, trying to talk, but Valeria delivered four more blows.