False Comfort

ROWAN’S POV

“That’s far enough.” Vance’s voice is quiet, but the threat underneath is unmistakable.

Trent doesn’t seem bothered. He just holds up the gifts, his expression settling into wounded understanding.

“I heard about her panic attack at the dinner,” he says, and his voice is so gentle it’s almost worse than anger. “I know what helps her. I just wanted to make sure she’s okay.”

“How thou