Chapter 55

Bianca’s hand pressed against Marcy’s back, urging her forward. Marcy hesitated at the threshold, her throat dry.

Matthias didn’t even glance at Bianca. His eyes pinned Marcy the instant she entered. “Sit.”

The single word held no room for refusal. She obeyed, sinking into the chair across from him, her knees tucked close, fingers twisting together.

He leaned forward, arms braced on the desk, his