The Price of Defiance

Cora's POV

They all flinched, even me. I felt the power in his voice, the authority rattling in my chest. I'd never seen him lose control like this in front of staff.

And damn me, it warmed my insides. He was terrifying and protective and overwhelming all at once.

"Mr. Thorne, I apologize for speaking out of turn earlier, but I believe my experience puts me in the best position to tell you..."

Fay