The Silk Trap

RONAN

My father set his heavy crystal tumbler on the mahogany side table.

Richard Mercer fixed me with a stern, unforgiving glare. "Your brother mentioned your working relationship with Katarina is going poorly. I expect you to treat her with the respect she deserves under this roof. Be kind to her tonight, Ronan."

I pulled my gaze from the rain lashing against the massive living room windows a