Chapter 76
Stephanie's Point of View
I struck his broad shoulder with all the strength I could muster, desperate for him to remove his suffocating hand from my mouth. But he held it there like a solid rock, staring into the depths of my eyes with blatant defiance.
"Stephanie, I'm going to remove my hand now," he said in a tone dripping with authority. "But beware if you scream, I'll be forced to use another, much harsher way to silence you." I nodded quickly, terrified by a tone that brooked no jokes.
