The Breaking Point

Lora was startled by Killian's icy glare, and a wave of nervousness washed over her. "Killian, I was just about to call you. I went to see Cordelia, but I didn't say anything else," she stammered.

She thought admitting her actions right away might diffuse Killian's anger.

'Why is he acting like this?' she wondered, her mind racing. 'Cordelia must have stirred up trouble! She's really a tough one!'