Forcing the Truth

The hall suddenly became noisy with whispers and mumbles because the guests were too stupefied and aggrieved to hold back their words anymore.

Raw anger shot through Kaelen as he glared at Tessa. Then he was about to speak when his face suddenly went blank as he watched Mr. Vance lift his hand and smack his palm against Tessa's cheek.

Instantly, the entire hall became still and voiceless as ever