An Uninvited Guest

Coralie left with Joanna, who was unscathed, and Belinda finally released Rory.

"Well, it's all right." Coralie shook her head at Rory, indicating that nothing had happened.

Joanna, still trembling, said, "It's really not a big deal. I just happened to run into a drunkard, and Mr. Thorne saved me. I was going to go straight back to our private room to find you all, but Mr. Thorne said it wouldn't