Cora's Help

Cora’s expression morphed from defensive panic to raw outrage. Her tone sharpened, slicing through the heavy tension like a blade. She glared up at the imposing stranger standing before her guardian.

"Do you have a hearing problem?" she snapped, demanding his attention. "Didn't you hear a single word I just said? Stop saying Zarek kidnapped me. Quit shoving the blame onto him for your own twisted