Ruthless Defiance

Rosalind suddenly turned to face him, her icy stare making Giles freeze. He had never seen her look like this before—so fierce, so wild. She looked like a cornered animal, small but unyielding, baring her claws in defiance.

While he was still caught off guard, Rosalind lunged at him.

By the time Giles came to his senses, her hands were already clamped tightly around his throat.

Her knee pressed ha