Bitter Accusations

Declan's sudden action startled Stella. Instinctively, she struggled to get away.

His hand tightened hard around her neck.

"What is the meaning of this, Mr. Vance?" she asked as she struggled. Her voice was cold from rage.

Her eyes shone with a furious blaze.

Her reaction merely upset Declan even further. Just then, he recalled the sweet smile on her face when she was talking to Carter.

His he