Chapter 34 Why Should I Trust You?

• His gaze was icy, unreadable, yet piercing, as though he could see straight through her.
• "You're not the 'Charmaine' people talk about," he continued, his voice low and deliberate. "That version of you is arrogant, defiant, and lacks any real talent. But you—you're skilled in cooking, incredibly sharp, and possess design abilities that others could only dream of ... "
• Emyr's eyes locked onto hers, probing. "What else are you hiding from me?"