Chapter 111 His Promise

• Dwayne managed to recover himself from the trance he was in —shaking Elsie's threat from his mind. “I won't be swayed by her threat? I won't let her lay a finger on my family or harm even a strand of their hair!”
• Dwayne said to himself in determination before he rushed through the stairs, down to the dinning room, startling Ciara who unconsciously dropped her spoon on the floor.
• Ciara frowned at his behavior, clearly displeased. “What's with the rush?” She demanded, her frowned tightened. “You just scared the daylight out of me.”