Scent of Innocence

Cora's POV

"Actually drink it, Cora," Pierre pushed, watching me too closely. "I can see you're not."

Caught, I took a small sip. The champagne was crisp and expensive, but underneath was there a slightly bitter aftertaste.

I lowered the glass quickly.

"Good girl." Pierre's smile widened. "Now, let me ask you something."

He leaned against the bar, his body angled toward mine, blocking my view of m