Chapter 75

• Kathryn swallowed thickly. "I know you," she admitted quietly, searching his gaze, hoping his eyes would soften, but it was almost as if he was staring through her, completely detached. "You always have a plan, Daniel, but you're avoiding the answer to my question. Tell me why you brought me to your territory. I believe that you wanted to save me back then, but you could have had me relocated anywhere. There was a reason it was here, and I need to hear you say it."
• Even if it ripped her to shreds.
• His fingers tightened on her face, almost to the point of pain before he let go with a heavy sigh, moving away from her. "I had hoped that your father or your brother would come looking for you. I wanted you close in case that happened."