Stubborn Defiance

He made it sound like it was only right. But Lorelei felt a wave of bitter resentment rise inside her. 'Why should I take the fall for him?' she fumed.

That was exactly what she told him, too.

"I refuse."

For the first time, Lorelei didn't try to fawn over or flatter the Kensington family. She lifted her head, half her face swollen and red, but her eyes burned with stubborn defiance.

"I won't do i