A Calculated Curse

Killian didn't move aside and just let Vance go mad. Cordelia instinctively stood up to protect Killian, and the pen hit her instead. It didn't hurt, but Cordelia felt disappointed and thought, 'So, this is Killian's father.'

"Cordelia!" Killian and Gideon both jumped up, looking at her with concern.

"It's nothing. Just a pen," Cordelia murmured, casting a sharp look at Vance. "Mr. Thorne, let's h