A Rose with Thorns

Alistair's authoritative and handsome face closed in on me, his intimidating aura making it hard to breathe. My breath caught, and my eyes went wide in shock.

'Damn it, I'm in big trouble now,' I thought.

"Mr. Kensington, I swear I won't tell a soul what you said today," I replied, desperate to save my own skin.

"Tristan might be an adult, but he's still sensitive and fragile. And since he's falle