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I hold her accountable.”

The timbre of his voice was deceptively gentle, yet it sent shivers racing down one’s spine.

“Mr. Curtis, I implore your understanding. My daughter, in truth, conveyed to me the circumstances. Extend your trust to us. Even in her peril at the hands of abductors, she preserved your secret. It’s an unfortunate misunderstanding.”

“Merely a misunderstanding? Mr. Smith, are you shielding her?”

Harlan shifted his posture, his demeanor stern, as his eyes locked onto Holden’s.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

“Her confession holds truth, and we place our faith in her veracity.

affection for you and her commitment to shielding your friend from harm even when

Otherwise, unspeakable horrors awaited.”

Holden’s explanation might sway Harlan, the situation’s gravity warranted

remained unyielding. Reclining slightly, he aimed the firearm at a servant, a mirthless smile dancing

yield her? Very well, I shall end this servant’s existence as

collapsing to her knees, her

I beg of you… Miss Smith has

retracted his finger from the

his gaze a canvas

Mavis’ revelations today filled me with ire. My leniency toward her led to this calamitous affront. I had not fathomed her audacity in crossing you. Overwhelmed by vexation, I disciplined her rashness, administering a punishment previously unexperienced. Twenty lashes, an act committed in anger, incited her to pen a missive

her fist landing in a series of blows upon Holden’s form before she retreated to the adjacent

you brought her to the brink of death. How could you?” Jimena’s voice quivered with anguish, her emotions