Defiant Escape

Dante's hands lunged forward and seized Cora's arms with a firm grip, his fingers digging into her skin as he struggled to contain his emotions. Hurt by her accusations, he spoke in a voice that trembled with pain and disbelief.

“I would never, never drug a woman to be with her, especially you, the one I treasure, what I did with you last night was the only way to ease your pain, I've seen women w